Support Preschool Educators

SHALOM AUSTIN-posted 3 months ago
$17 - $19/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Austin, TX
101-250 employees
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We need you to fill the role of an Support Preschool Educators. 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:

  • Assist the Lead Educator during their work period in the classroom where needed.
  • Assist with art projects as needed.
  • Help with lunchtime and assist during nap times.
  • Integrates a passion for children with a love of experiential, child-led, hands-on learning.
  • Value a 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.
  • Have the organizational and critical thinking skills to successfully manage an extended care classroom with another educator and partner with families in a values-based program.
  • Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to extended care classroom schedules including individual and group activities, classroom and playground times, enrichment projects, toileting/diapering, and snack.
  • Implement open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection, as well as provide facilitative rather than supervisory classroom skills.
  • 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.
  • Outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, with over 80% of the premium cost of the base plan paid by the employer.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance, with 100% of the cost covered by the employer.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Flexibility in work schedule to support work/life balance.
  • Opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community.
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