What are the responsibilities and job description for the Short Term Substitute Assistant Teacher - Settlement Music School Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrich position at Settlement Music School?
Founded in 1908 Settlement Music School, a non-profit organization, is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States serving children and adults of all ages at five branches in Pennsylvania located in South, West and Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and its virtual branch, Settlement Music Online. Settlement provides over $3 million dollars each year in financial aid and scholarships to fully 60% of its students. Settlement’s reach is broad, and it continues the principles of its Founders, that there be no barriers to participating in music and arts education.
Settlement Music School is one of only 18 community schools of the arts in the country that has national accreditation through ACCPAS – the Accrediting Commission of Community and Precollegiate Arts School. Kaleidoscope – the national award-winning arts-integrated Head Start Pre-School program – has NAEYC accreditation and 4 Keystone Stars.
Position Overview
Settlement is looking for a Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program Assistant Teacher for our award-winning program. Serving children ages 3 to 5 the Assistant Teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive environment with children, staff, and parents. They will work collaboratively with all Settlement Music School staff, Early Childhood Program staff, and all other support service providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides all documentation necessary for program licensing under PA Department of Public Welfare and PA Department of Education regulations.
- Knowledge of and compliance with all Settlement Music School Code of Personnel Practices and Head Start Performance Standards, PA Early Learning Standards, and requirements including safety and emergency procedures.
- Works cooperatively with Settlement Music School staff, Early Childhood Program staff, Head Start and all other support service personnel. Communicates all information on children’s health, welfare, education, and family issues to Head Teacher and Kaleidoscope Family Services Provider/Teacher Liaison
- Takes the leadership position in the classroom in absence of Head Teacher.
- With the Head Teacher, shares in all phases of curriculum planning and assessment using NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program Curriculum, and PA Learning Standards.
- With the assistance and supervision of the Head Teacher, prepares and conducts small group activities during homeroom time. Adheres to appropriate supervision policies. Communicates daily with artist teachers and fully participates as assistant to artist teachers. Assists Head Teacher with individual child assessment.
- Abides by all active supervision policies and procedures.
- With Head Teacher, shares in all classroom preparation and maintenance responsibilities.
- With Head Teacher maintains daily, weekly, and monthly record-keeping.
- Supports special events, staff meetings, research projects, conference presentations or other assignments.
- Facilitates and encourages positive daily parent communication and involvement in the Kaleidoscope Program.
- Assists in the set up and maintenance of the classroom. Ensuring all postings are clear and presentable and keeping the classroom clean and tidy.
- Participates in professional development.
- Performs any other duties assigned by the Early Childhood Executive Director necessary to sustain the growth and improvement of all programs included in the Settlement Music School Early Childhood Initiatives.
- Maintains professional demeanor with co-workers, administration, children, and parents always.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25