Afternoon Preschool Educator- Part Time

SHALOM AUSTIN•Austin, TX

7d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Shalom Austin is seeking a part-time, hourly Afternoon Extended Care Educator to join their growing organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative educator eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals in a progressive, mission-driven, non-profit organization. The role involves working in early childhood age level classrooms, demonstrating flexibility, organizational strategies, and critical thinking skills. The educator will value each child as capable, resilient, and rich with wonder and knowledge, instinctively discovering with the children in their curiosity and investigations about the world. Key responsibilities include implementing time-management and behavior management strategies, using open-ended questioning and positive redirection, implementing daily lesson plans with creative, hands-on activities, documenting individual and group activities, and partnering daily with parents.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.