Afternoon Preschool Educator- Part Time

SHALOM AUSTIN-posted 3 months ago

$16 - $18/Yr

Part-time • Entry Level

Austin, TX

101-250 employees

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We need you to fill the role of an Afternoon Extended Care Educator. This is a part-time, hourly position. It’s an exciting opportunity for a creative educator eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals in a progressive, mission-driven, non-profit organization. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

Collaborate with other education professionals in a variety of early childhood age level classrooms as needed.
Demonstrate flexibility, organizational strategies, and critical thinking skills.
Value each child as capable, resilient, and rich with both wonder and knowledge and instinctively discover with the children in their curiosity and investigations about the world.
Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to daily classroom schedules including individual and group activities, classroom and playground times, enrichment projects, toileting/diapering, snacks/lunch, and rest/nap periods.
Use open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection, as well as provide facilitative classroom skills.
Implement daily lesson plans and creative, hands-on activities using sensory and natural materials and based upon the interests of the children rather than simply based on designated themes.
Document individual and group activities and social, emotional learning based upon observations of children's interactions and moods.
Partner daily with parents, infusing values in all classroom interactions and activities.

High School or equivalent.
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Shalom Austin and required for all employees and independent contractors who work in the Early Childhood Program.
Demonstrated ability to learn and incorporate new philosophies and teaching strategies.
Ability to physically play with the children in the classroom and on the playground – including standing, walking, lifting (up to 35 lbs.), bending, and sitting on the floor.
Works well collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficient in the use of iPads/computers for use in daily reports, parent communication updates, etc. and/or quick to learn.
Positive Attitude and Self Motivated.
Passion for creativity, a values-based learning environment, and an educational philosophy centered around children as Constructivist Learners.
Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check).
Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures.

Possess a Child Development Associate credential, degree in Education, or college coursework in child development.
1+ Years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
Experience and/or degrees in a related field considered.

FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center.
Discounts on programs, including personal training.
Regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
Life and long-term disability insurance, with 100% of the cost covered.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexibility in work schedule.

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