What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Toddler Co-Teacher position at Preschool of the Arts?
About us
At Preschool of the Arts, our mission is to nurture open-minded and open-hearted individuals who learn alongside one another and embrace the world with compassion, creativity, wonder, and joy. We are inspired by the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy and we are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and experienced educator to join our team.
Preschool of the Arts seeks a co-teacher, ideally, who can begin before the end of March. Hours are 7:45-3:45, Monday through Friday. The anticipated placement is in a toddler classroom; candidates with experience working with toddlers and young children are encouraged to apply.
Our classrooms are comprised of teaching teams. Two co-teachers work from 7:45 to 3:45, and one afternoon teacher works from 11:30-5:30, providing lunch breaks, planning time, and staying after school.
Why work for PSA?
- At PSA, our close-knit, collaborative teaching staff will warmly welcome you to our school.
- We offer a full benefits package (health insurance, PTO, 401(K) with match) for all permanent employees working 20 hours per week or more.
- We deeply value the growth and development of our teachers. That's why we provide in-house professional development about our Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, and we have a budget dedicated to paying for professional development. We want you to continue learning about the ECE topics that interest you the most.
- We value teachers taking time off. All teachers get a paid break each day and are encouraged to use PTO. Holidays are paid, including winter and spring breaks. We allow teachers to take extended leaves of absence over the summer or as needed.
- Community! You will be a part of a classroom community, getting to know our brilliant educators and capable students. We have a co-teaching model, so you will have other educators to rely on as you work with children.
- Joy! Preschool of the Arts is full of laughter, joy, creativity, and collaboration.
What kind of staff is PSA looking for?
- We value lifelong learning, and we want staff who are excited to learn with the children and teachers at our school.
- Bring your creativity! Our staff is brimming with talented musicians and artists. We value collaboration between our children and our staff.
- PSA embraces an anti-bias curriculum. We want staff who reflect on their own bias and work to build a safe, respectful environment for all children.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
