Kindergarten Classroom Instructional Assistant
Kindergarten Classroom Instructional Assistant
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Open Position: Kindergarten Classroom Instructional Assistant
Reporting To: Director of the Early Learning Center
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
When Needed: School Year (AugustJune)
FT/PT: Fulltime
Onsite
Pay rate: $30.57 per hour
Why St. Thomas School
You thrive in a facepaced environment working alongside others who share your ideals. You are inspired by children and appreciate their joy and energy. You enjoy making an impact and being part of something bigger than yourself. You believe that schools should be among the most innovative places on earth. And you are committed to excellence and professional growth.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1951 and located on the east side of Seattle in Medina Washington STS is a private nonsectarian school for Preschool through Eighth Grade students. Our educational journey is defined by a cognitively engaging program with an emphasis on developing character leadership and a passion for learning and achievement. Our highly regarded curriculum prepared students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the schools long standing core values.
We commit to an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can say I seek employees who are passionate qualified and offer diverse perspectives. We are particularly interested in the role education and a diverse learning environment play in promoting equity and inclusivity.
We Foster:
- A diverse safe and equitable school environment
- Actions and advocacy that support our Core Virtues
- Cultural competence antibias and social justice
- Intellectually curious and engaged global citizenship
Job Summary:
In partnership with the classroom teachers and with supervision provided by the Director the Early Learning Center assists the teachers in daily classroom activities staffs the Extended Day program before and/or after school assembles displays of student work throughout the School supports ELC Enrichment Classes and is often involved in recess and lunch supervision. Supports students parents and other community members in realizing our Guiding Principles. Abides by our Framework for Professional Standards.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the Kindergarten Teacher to plan and implement a cognitively challenging and developmentally appropriate program using best practices and theories of constructivist education.
- Familiarity with Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Haggerty Wired for Reading Eureka2 Math Handwriting Without Tears and Responsive Classroom is preferred.
- Becomes familiar with the continuum of the Early Learning Centers program and related resources and materials so that s/he can actively assist and/or teach in all learning activities.
- Works with students in small groups individually or as a whole class interested in taking the responsibility for leading the class at times
- Works with the Kindergarten Teacher in developing a management style that encourages a positive and respectful environment
- Assists in general supervision in the classroom
- Supervises the playground following established recess rules and discipline and reporting notable student behaviors
- Supervises the lunchroom following established rules and discipline reporting notable student behaviors and monitoring the cleanliness of the area.
- Provides staffing to Schools Extended Day Program including inservice days
- Performs general duties as assigned by the Kindergarten Teacher and Division Director(s)
- Communicates regularly with the teachers and plans together in order to understand how to best use his/her skills and meet the needs of students
- Assists with administrative tasks such as copying mounting displays preparing centers arranging classroom materials collating documents etc.
- Remains informed about events and developments at the school through the weekly newsletters of teachers and through the STS News and other bulletins.
- Shows initiative by asking for assignments that would expand performance and capability under the direction of the teachers and/or administration
- Provides substitution in the classrooms for absent teachers in emergencies.
- Registers with the Department of Children Youth Families Merit system and maintains Merit records in compliance the licensing of the Extended Day and Early Learning Center programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education Training & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Education Early Childhood Education or a related field from a 4year college or university required
- Washington State Teacher Certification preferred
- Washington State Department of Children Youth & Families Managed Education & Registry Information Tool (MERIT) Registration
- 12 years of combined teaching experience in and early childhood/K3 setting preferred
- Previous experience working with children (classroom summer camp tutoring)
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment using Microsoft Office master common automated systems for record keeping and learn new technology
- Ability to work collaborate and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
- Ability to work collaborate and communicate well with students and their parents
- Ability to work outside in all weather
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Some travel required (field trips)
Robust STS Benefits Plan Includes:
- STS pays 100% of Employee MedicalInsurance premiums
- STS makes annual contributions to Employee Health Savings Account
- STS pays 100% of Employee Dental& Vision Insurance
- STS paid LongTerm Disability& Life Insurance
- STS contributes up to 10% of salary to Employee 403(b) to Retirement Savings Account
- STS Offices are closed during Winter Wellness Days (Dec 25 to Jan 1)
- Competitive PTO and paid vacation
- SAGE Dining provided lunches while school is in session
- Robust Professional Development Opportunities
- Dependent Care Spending AccountAvailable
If this sounds like you wed like to hear from you. Please go to Apply Now on our careers website and complete our online employment application. Then upload your rsum and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this position.
No phone calls or dropins please.
Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas School and this position.
This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.
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