Preschool Facilitator - Lindbergh Early Childhood Education

Lindbergh Schools•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Preschool Facilitator is the primary supporting role for the full-day classroom teacher and an important member of the classroom team. The role supports the social and emotional growth and well-being of children ages 2–5 to maintain a safe, positive learning environment. After the school day, facilitators lead aftercare and guide afternoon assistants in promoting positive social experiences. During summer months, staff support the Summer Camp program; there is also an opportunity to serve as a Summer Camp Lead, with additional leadership responsibilities and a stipend. This is a full-time, year-round position of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The beginning hourly rate is $16.89, subject to experience. The position is non-exempt and includes benefits. Applicants should be flexible, reliable, positive, communicate effectively as part of a team, and take direction from the teacher.

Requirements

Be flexible, reliable, and positive.
Communicate effectively as part of a team.
Be able to take direction from the teacher.

Responsibilities

Create, support, and maintain a welcoming, compassionate climate that values every student.
Communicate positively with building and classroom staff, students, and families, and build partnerships with families.
Model and promote respect and caring in relationships with children, parents, families, colleagues, and the school and district community.
Work as part of a team to build students’ social and emotional skills and well-being during the school day and in aftercare.
Use positive, research-based strategies to guide students’ social behavior and maintain an effective learning environment.
Support and implement current lesson plans and verbal or written plans for classrooms and individual students during the school day and in aftercare.
Lead part-time staff in supporting the goals of aftercare.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and orderly learning environment.
Participate in ongoing professional learning through the LECE school community offerings.
Know and support implementation of Lindbergh Early Childhood Education policies and procedures.
Supervise students during indoor and outdoor recess.
Diaper students and support toilet training.
Administer breakfast, lunch, and snacks to students.
Support the Summer Camp program during summer months.