Preschool Assistant Teacher, St. Joseph, Seattle

Position:PreschoolAssistantTeacher

TypeofPosition:Full-time&Part-timeHourlyNon-Exempt

JobSummary

ThePreschoolAssistantTeacherisresponsibleforsupportingthecareandeducationofupto20children (ages 3 to 6 years). This collaborative role ensures that all community members experience a safe clean love and service this role fosters a strong sense of belonging for addition to nurturing growth and strengthening community this role also ensures compliance with state licensing requirements. This role reports directly to the Preschool Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities

Student&FamilySupport

• Serveasawarmandwelcomingpresenceforchildrenandfamilies.
• Ensureasafeandsecureenvironmentforfamilies.
• Communicateeffectivelywithstudentsfamiliesandcolleaguesadheringtoschoolprotocols.
• Maintaincurrentandcompleterecordsasrequired.
• Participateinschool-ledcommunityevents.

Leadership&Care

• SupportthePreschool/Pre-Kteaminprovidingindividualizedcareincludingfeedingand creating daily schedules.
• Attentivelyimplementdevelopmentallyappropriateactivitiesusingplay-basedmethodologiesto spark curiosity and facilitate learning.
• Celebrateandsupporteachchildsstrengthsandasneededincorporatetailoreddevelopmental support.
• Supporttheintegrationofthenature-basedcurriculumwithdailyoutdooractivities neighborhood walks and moments of discovery.
• Ensurecompliancewithalllicensingrequirementsandmaintainafullylicensedclassroom.
• Modelfaith-basedage-appropriateinstructionincludingCatholicJesuittraditionsandvalues.

Collaboration&ProfessionalGrowth

• Partnerwithfamiliesandcolleaguestobuildstrongandsupportiverelationships.
• CollaborateregularlywiththeELCteamincludingLeadTeachersKindergartenteachers assistants specialists and facilities staff.
• WelcomeguidanceandfeedbackfromLeadTeacherstoformacohesiveandeffectiveteaching team.
• Embraceongoingprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesandlifelonglearningasaneducator.

GeneralSupport

• Monitorhealthprotocols(includingadministeringmedicineasinstructed)assistwithminor injuries and support emergency preparedness.
• wiping down surfaces laundering duties and spot cleaning.
• Assistwithmealandsnackpreparation.
• Supporttheorganizationscollaborativecultureï½helpingoutwhereandwhenneeded.

RequiredQualifications

• ActiveMERITaccountwithup-to-dateSTARSdocumentationandacommitmentto10STARS hours annually.
• CompletionofChildcareBasicsCourse(30hours).
• Minimumoftwoyearsofteachingexperiencewithchildren.
• Stronginterpersonalcommunicationorganizationalandtime-managementskills.

PreferredQualifications

• ECEInitialCertificate(12hours)orhigher.
• EarlyLearningShortCertificate(20hours)fromanaccreditedinstitution.
• Experienceinnature-basedlearningenvironments.
• FamiliaritywithGoogleWorkspaceandVeracross.
• KnowledgeoftheCatechesisoftheGoodShepherd.

PhysicalRequirements

• Standingforlongperiods.
• Sittingonthefloor.
• Regularlylifting25-40lbs.
• Liftingandcarryingchildrenasneeded.
• Walkinginallweatherconditions.
• Walkingupanddownstairs.

Compensation&Schedule

HourlyRateRange:$22-30.00perhour. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and certifications.

St. Joseph School provides a full range of benefits that include medical dental and vision insurance (basedonFTE)healthsavingsaccountflexiblespendingaccountlifeAD&Dandlong-termdisability insurance employee assistance program retirement plan with generous employer contributions paid time off and professional development opportunities.

WorkSchedules:

• FullSchoolDaySchedule6:45ï½3:15/9:00-5:30
• Part-TimeSchedules:morningmid-day&afternoonoptions

ApplicationProcess

InterestedcandidatesshouldsubmittheirresumesviaemailtotheEarlyLearningCenterDirectorGabbyRoffey ().