Alexandria Public Schools Community Education offers a wide variety of youth and adult programs throughout the year. Community Education is looking for creative energetic and personable people who have a passion for families and have outstanding customer service skills to join our dynamic team.
Cardinal Care is a preschool wrap around program providing care on non-school days for 4 year olds in the Early Education Center.
Essential Functions:
- Provide appropriate leadership and guidance to participants and the classroom team modeling positive behaviors and professional conduct.
- Create and maintain a warm caring and safe atmosphere that promotes a sense of belonging and well-being for participants families and colleagues.
- Plan organize and implement engaging daily activities that are aligned with program goals and educational objectives ensuring a stimulating learning environment.
- Design and deliver individualized and group behavioral support for students proactively addressing challenges and promoting positive social-emotional growth.
- Guide students in developing essential social skills and work to eliminate or reduce negative or disruptive behaviors through consistent application of positive behavior strategies.
- Maintain open and consistent communication with parents/guardians through daily drop-off and pick-up interactions scheduled parent meetings and other appropriate channels ensuring they are informed of their childs progress and any relevant classroom updates.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and support staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment for all participants.
- Actively participate in all staff meetings contributing to discussions and staying informed about program updates and initiatives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to your classroom and its participants.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on participant attendance progress incidents and other required documentation.
- Ensure the classroom is organized clean and well-maintained with all materials readily accessible and in good condition.
- Adhere to all program policies procedures and safety regulations at all times.
- Complete all required training and professional development to continuously enhance skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Must have previous experience working with preschool students.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Be a self starter and perform job with little supervision.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Minimum 18 years old
- Preferred post secondary education
Pay Range
$21-$23 Full Time 9 months
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Choose from 3 plan offerings
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Dental Insurance
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
- Long-Term Disability
- Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
- Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Aflac offerings:
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident
- Ben Extend
Deadline to apply: July 8 2025