Afternoon Preschool Educator- Part Time

SHALOM AUSTIN; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness membership

Training and continuing education opportunities

Life and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/life balance flexibility

Job summary

A growing community organization in Austin is seeking a part-time Afternoon Extended Care Educator. This role involves collaborating with education professionals, implementing engaging lesson plans, and documenting children's progress in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, passion for early childhood education, and the ability to engage physically with children. Great benefits, including a free fitness membership and opportunities for training, are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to physically play with children including lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Pass criminal history background checks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with education professionals in classrooms.
• Implement daily lesson plans and activities.
• Document children's interactions and moods.

Skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Creativity

Critical thinking

Proficient in iPads/computers

Education

High School or equivalent

Child Development Associate credential or degree in Education

Job description

Description

If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation

• We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $16.00 to $18.00.
• PLUS $250 signing bonus
• $250 for EACH person you refer to work in any position at Shalom Austin

About the Job

We need you to fill the role of an Afternoon Extended Care Educator. This is a part-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:

• 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.

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.

Preferred

• 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.

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.