SHALOM AUSTIN-posted 3 months ago
$19 - $23/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Austin, TX
101-250 employees

We need you to fill the role of Preschool Educator. This is a full-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: Co-teach a classroom in a cooperative, team situation using 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 creative, hands-on activities using sensory and natural materials and based upon the interests of the children rather than simply based on designated themes; Cooperate to complete electronic weekly lesson plans, daily activity reports for children, child assessments, and individual/group documentation strategies; Partner daily with parents, infusing values in all classroom interactions and activities; Conduct parent/educator conferences twice a year.

  • Co-teach a classroom in a cooperative, team situation using organizational strategies and critical thinking skills
  • Value each child as capable, resilient, and rich with both wonder and knowledge
  • Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to daily classroom schedules
  • Use open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection
  • Implement creative, hands-on activities using sensory and natural materials
  • Complete electronic weekly lesson plans, daily activity reports for children, child assessments, and individual/group documentation strategies
  • Partner daily with parents, infusing values in all classroom interactions and activities
  • Conduct parent/educator conferences twice a year
  • High School or equivalent
  • Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment
  • 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
  • Works well collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proficient in the use of iPads/computers for use in daily reports, parent communication updates, etc.
  • Positive Attitude and Self Motivated
  • Pass all required criminal history background checks
  • 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
  • Outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, with over 80% of the premium cost paid by the employer
  • Life and long-term disability insurance, with 100% of the cost paid by the employer
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexibility in work schedule
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