Early Learners Assistant (Part-time)

LAUREL SCHOOL•Shaker Heights, OH

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff committed to developing young women as authentic learners and leaders. The Early Learner Program is designed for children aged 18 to 36 months. The Early Learner Assistant will work part-time, specifically from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, with potential for additional Monday and/or Friday mornings based on registration. This hourly Assistant will collaborate with classroom teachers to manage the schedule, curriculum, and daily activities. A key aspect of the role is to help maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment, supervising children, and ensuring adherence to classroom rules.

Requirements

Possess or acquire and maintain a State of Ohio Education issued teaching license which can include a One Year Educational Aide Permit
Positive attitude
Excellent verbal skills
Solid organizational skills
Demonstrate success in a work-setting requiring collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality

Responsibilities

Guide children in exploration and discovery
Provide families with clear and informed communication that is organized and timely
Coach children to develop curiosity, persistence, creativity, problem-solving, confidence and resilience
Encourage children to make choices independently and to listen to their body signals
Work with children individually and in groups
Assess the learning of each child continually
Participate as a member of the entire Early Childhood team and collaborate with colleagues school-wide
Attend divisional and all-school meetings and events as needed
Supervision of children during lunch and dismissal as assigned
Support divisional and school-wide initiatives
High comfort level educating and being with children in the outdoors, both on the playground and in the woods
Other duties as assigned