What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Preschool Teacher position at Acquire4Hire?
Summary
Looking for a warm, friendly, fun personality to join our team here at Brotman Early Learning Center. We are a play-based center that operates year-round, serving kiddos ages 6 weeks- 5 years. These kiddos keep us on our toes, so we need people who will keep up with their speed! Our preschool class is ages 3-5 and they are a wonderful group of kids. They spend time playing elaborate imaginative games together, building train tracks together and love to sing songs. They are all kind, loving kids who need teachers that will comfort them, and get into their play with them. We have a fantastic group of families that are very supportive of all of us staff and will work with you in whatever areas you might need to support their children.
The preschool room operates in a team of 3 and we are looking for our 3rd teacher for that space. The entire staff, admin included, collaborate and support each other to make this a great place for the kiddos.
Come join our amazing team!!! :)
Duties
Under the supervision of the lead teacher, the assistant teacher works in collaboration with the other classroom teachers to provide quality early childhood education to the children in his/her classroom. The teacher also works with and provides support to families. Functions include assisting the lead teacher in providing a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, helping with child observations, and creating positive relationships with children and families.
Looking for a warm, friendly, fun personality to join our team here at Brotman Early Learning Center. We are a play-based center that operates year-round, serving kiddos ages 6 weeks- 5 years. These kiddos keep us on our toes, so we need people who will keep up with their speed! Our preschool class is ages 3-5 and they are a wonderful group of kids. They spend time playing elaborate imaginative games together, building train tracks together and love to sing songs. They are all kind, loving kids who need teachers that will comfort them, and get into their play with them. We have a fantastic group of families that are very supportive of all of us staff and will work with you in whatever areas you might need to support their children.
The preschool room operates in a team of 3 and we are looking for our 3rd teacher for that space. The entire staff, admin included, collaborate and support each other to make this a great place for the kiddos.
Come join our amazing team!!! :)
Duties
Under the supervision of the lead teacher, the assistant teacher works in collaboration with the other classroom teachers to provide quality early childhood education to the children in his/her classroom. The teacher also works with and provides support to families. Functions include assisting the lead teacher in providing a safe and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, helping with child observations, and creating positive relationships with children and families.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate early childhood experiences that align with the curriculum plan of BELC
- Help children learn in a manner consistent with a play-based curriculum, and developmentally appropriate practices, and incorporate an emergent curriculum whenever possible
- Observe and document children's development and interests for the lead to use as a resource in planning daily activities that are appropriate (interesting, meets child's style of learning, etc.), culturally relevant, and meet the program guidelines and goals.
- Demonstrates and models an effective use of language. Is thoughtful in use of open ended questions and scaffolding comments. Helps children to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and other.
- Create and maintain an enriched learning environment that is orderly in its appearance, safe, clean, and provides learning opportunities for all children
- Promote children's healthy eating, resting, and hygiene habits; support children's self-regulation in these areas
- Demonstrate effective classroom management techniques using the principles of natural and logical consequences. Handles discipline issues effectively and in a fair manner.
- Supervise all activities to insure the safety of each child at all times, in the center, on the playground, and in the community.
- Maintain frequent and ongoing communication with parents regarding their child's activities, behavior, and development, providing them with information on classroom activities daily using the Procare App.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of early childhood education
- Maintain a clean classroom. IE: wiping down tables in a timely manner, sanitize the changing table after each diaper change, picking up toys as needed, as well as assisting in the children picking up after themselves.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to be flexible with daily schedule
- Willingness to learn more about Jewish values, traditions, and history
- Must be a team player with a collaborative approach to teaching and decision making
- Demonstrated positive Customer service skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be 18
- Must be able to pass the DCYF background check
- Be reliable and show up on time to assigned shift
- Willingness to work on continuing education/training within the field of Early Childhood Education (employer provided)
- Some experience working with children ages 6wks-6 years old
- Initial Certificate or higher in ECE
- Current MERIT/STARS ID
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Washington Food Handler's card
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 10 paid vacation days/yr after the first year, 15 after 5 years
- Most major holidays off- Paid
- Paid Winter Break (Dec 24-January 1)
- free ECE training/certificates through Clover Park Community College
