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Job Location drjobs

San Jose, CA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 21 - 26

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Details

Boynton San Jose CA
Staff

Description

Afternoon and Afterschool Transitional Kindergarten Aide

Schedule: PartTime Monday Friday 12:00 PM 6:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $21.75 $26.00 per hour

About Us

At Harker we are committed to fostering an inclusive nurturing and inspiring learning environment for all students. Our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program provides young learners with the foundational skills they need to thrive socially emotionally and academically. We are seeking a dedicated Afternoon and Afterschool TK Aide to join our team and support our mission of cultivating confident curious and compassionate students.

Position Overview

As the Afternoon and Afterschool TK Aide you will support our Transitional Kindergarten classroom by assisting the lead teacher and extended care staff. You will help create a warm safe and stimulating environment that encourages children to explore grow and reach their potential. The ideal candidate is dependable collaborative and passionate about early childhood education.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities including lunch naptime and instructional support.
  • Support extended care programming under the direction of the extended care teacher.
  • Maintain a safe respectful and engaging learning environment.
  • Model positive behavior and support students cognitive emotional and physical development.
  • Communicate clearly and appropriately with children staff and families.
  • Maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with colleagues and administrators.
  • Participate in occasional school events outside of regular hours (e.g. Open House Back to School Night).
  • Take initiative in assisting with additional classroom needs and checking in regularly with the lead teacher.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree preferred.
  • 35 years of experience in early childhood education or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of child development theory and ageappropriate practices.
  • Familiarity with preschool licensing requirements is a plus.
  • Excellent communication organizational and classroom management skills.
  • Ability to use school systems and technology platforms effectively.
  • Reliable punctual and committed to supporting the school community.

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a missiondriven school community that values early childhood education.
  • Collaborate with experienced educators in a supportive and creative environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Work in a setting that prioritizes student wellbeing academic excellence and joyful learning.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and to foster kindness respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality embrace diversity and promote leadership and service preparing students to take their place as global citizens.

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Full-Time

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