Classroom Facilitator

Dragon's Den School Age Program; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for full-time

Job summary

Dragon’s Den School Age Program seeks a part-time, experienced Classroom Facilitator to support the afterschool classroom for our Kindergarten class. Under supervision, you will collaborate with the Lead Facilitator to coordinate daily activities across two classrooms and help expand to a third.

Ideal candidates are passionate, patient, reliable, and able to develop engaging learning opportunities while modeling respectful behavior and nurturing growth for children in a diverse, inclusive

Qualifications

• 21 years or older.
• AA Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education.
• 3+ years of experience with young children and families.
• Current state-approved first-aid and CPR certification.
• Negative TB Test.
• STARS Child Care Basics (30 Hours).
• Current Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training.
• Current Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to lift at least 35 pounds.
• Walk, squat/kneel, and sit on floor; good hearing and vision.
• Merit account with DEL and at least 10 training hours per year.
• Complete Agency Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prep and clean up of Dragon’s Den classroom daily.
• Assist the lead facilitator in organizing classroom materials.
• Facilitate, mentor, and supervise students both outside on playgrounds and in the classroom.
• Clean up of classroom including chairs, countertops, vacuuming, and resetting for next day.
• Audit incoming food orders with admin to avoid waste weekly.
• Foster positive communication and partnership with families, staff, and facility personnel.
• Follow individual learning plans for children.
• Support center values of social justice and anti-bias curriculum.
• Assist teaching teams as needed.
• Cover staff breaks/meetings; attend monthly staff meetings and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Flexible/adaptable

Education

AA Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

STARS Training

Food Handlers Card

TB Test

Job description

Dragon’s Den School-Age Program is dedicated to fostering an environment where children feel loved, respected, and valued. Our philosophy emphasizes honoring the dignity and uniqueness of each child, staff member, and family. We believe in the importance of childhood as a distinct and cherished phase of development. Our program is designed to support children's social, emotional, and physical growth in a safe and nurturing environment.

Role Description

Dragon’s Den School Age Program is seeking a part-time, experienced, Classroom Facilitator. Under supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Classroom Facilitator collaborates with the Lead Classroom Facilitator to help coordinate day-to- day activities and lessons at the afterschool classroom for our incoming Kindergarten class. We have two classrooms and are expanding into a third classroom this fall. Dragon's Den serves grades K-5th and strives for excellence by intentionally integrating high quality, child-centered, anti-bias curriculum, Dragon's Den also proudly participates in the Undoing Institutionalized Racism movement in Seattle. This position is typically 3 hours a day for part-time (during breaks full-time is required) and 6-8 hours a day with benefits for full-time. The facilitator will ensure that the mission and vision of Dragon’s Den is consistently reflected in the daily activities, as well as in how they model their body language, attitude, and enthusiasm for a peaceful, engaging, exciting environment within the classroom.

Our ideal candidate is passionate, has a positive attitude when working with children and a team of staff, displays excellent verbal & non-verbal communication skills, is very dependable and timely, flexible, patient, detailed, and can successfully manage nurturing developmental opportunities for children. We are seeking a facilitator that provides engaged learning opportunities with children and is committed to a sustainable community.

Other responsibilities of the Classroom Facilitator pertain to timely regulation of the classroom, assistance in helping regulate systems to see the classroom stays clean with inviting environments, and collaborating with their team to ensure that Dragon’s Den is an environment where children feel safe, nurtured, and empowered to play and learn.

Qualifications

• 21 Years or older
• AA Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education
• 3 or more years of experience working with young children and their families
• Current state approved first-aid and CPR certification
• Negative TB Test
• STARS Child Care Basics (30 Hours)
• Current Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
• Current Food Handlers Card
• Ability to lift at least 35 pounds
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, and sit on floor
• Excellent hearing and vision
• Merit account with DEL and maintain at least 10 training hours per year
• Complete Agency Orientation

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to cultural relevancy and anti-bias practices
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to work well with a diverse staff and excel in a multicultural environment
• Ability to complete tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner
• Ability to manage and organize time in an unpredictable environment
• Ability to develop rapport with staff, families, and administration
• Uses effective personal behavior and communicates effectively
• Able to exercise sound professional judgment and discretion at all times
• Proven supervision and leadership skills
• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate students
• High tolerance and adaptability for change
• Ability to gauge children’s interests and develop lesson plans around them to keep students engaged in the classroom and with materials

Job Responsibilities

• Prep, and clean up of Dragon’s Den classroom daily
• Assisting the lead facilitator in organization of classroom materials
• Facilitate, mentor, and supervise students both outside at playgrounds and in the classroom
• Cleaning up of classroom including, putting chairs away, wiping countertops, vacuuming, and resetting the classroom for the next day
• Auditing of incoming food orders and working with our admin to ensure foods are accounted for and not going to waste weekly
• Foster an atmosphere of positive communication and partnership with families, staff, and facility personnel
• Follow individual learning plans for children
• Support center values of social justice and anti-bias curriculum
• Assist teaching teams as needed
• Flexible, collaborative team player
• Multi-tasker
• Collaborative with families providing consistent communication on child’s progress
• Cover staff breaks/meetings
• Attend monthly staff meetings and in-service training as required
• Attend center and agency events
• Team with volunteers and community

Employment Type

Full-time or Part time. If full time, hours will be negotiated according to need with our preschool site.