Preschool Assistant Teacher

Early Education Program; Eugene, Oregon, New Haven (OR, IL, CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Einrichtung sucht einen engagierten Preschool Assistant Teacher, um ein unterstützendes und sicheres Lernumfeld für Kinder zu schaffen. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit einem Team zusammen, um die Entwicklung von Vorschulkindern zu fördern und sicherzustellen, dass sie die bestmögliche Betreuung erhalten. Die Position erfordert eine Leidenschaft für die Arbeit mit Kindern, Flexibilität und die Fähigkeit, auf individuelle Bedürfnisse einzugehen. Wenn Sie nach einer erfüllenden Gelegenheit suchen, um einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben von Kindern zu haben, ist dies die perfekte Rolle für Sie.

Benefits

Gesundheits- und Zahnversicherung oder Stipendium

Bezahlte Feiertage

Regelmäßige Pausen im Jahr

Rentenbeitrag

Qualifications

• Mindestens 1 Jahr Erfahrung in einer Vorschule ist erforderlich.
• Muss im Oregon Child Care Central Background Registry eingeschrieben sein.

Responsibilities

• Sicherstellen, dass alle Kinder jederzeit sicher und gut betreut sind.
• Unterstützen bei der Organisation und Pflege des Klassenzimmers und der Materialien.

Skills

Erfahrung in der Vorschulerziehung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Empathie im Umgang mit Kindern

Kreativität in der Aktivitätsentwicklung

Verständnis der Entwicklungsprinzipien

Job description

The Early Education Program (EEP) is looking for qualified full-time experienced Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) classroom teams in West Eugene! EEP classrooms offer 7-9 special-education-eligible preschoolers fun and engaging activities that meet their needs. Assistant teachers are key members of the teaching team and help us provide a safe, organized, nurturing, and highly effective instructional program for all EEP children.

We are currently seeking staffing for a 38-hour-a-week position. Hours are from 8:30-4:30 on Monday thru Thursday, and 8:30-2:30 on Friday.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensures that all children are safe and well-cared for at all times with an average ratio of four plus staff for 7-9 children.
2. Assists in the set-up, organization, and maintenance of the classroom and materials/supplies; assists with record keeping, copying, filing, and communication with families as directed by the classroom teacher.
3. Interacts with children in warm, fun, and positive ways; is nurturing and shows enthusiasm.
4. Is flexible, mindful, and responsive to individual child needs.
5. Supports EVERY child in meeting developmental goals outlined in Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines (ODE, 2019) and on each child’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Embeds key goals routinely. Capitalizes on opportunities to embed goals. Creates opportunities to embed goals.
6. Uses strategies that prevent challenging behavior; deals with child feelings with empathy; treats challenging behavior as communication; helps teach social-emotional skills.
7. Lesson plans for & may lead one-on-one and small groups daily; assists in large groups; leads or assists during free play/other routines including transitions.
8. Assists in assessing child progress at least weekly/as directed by the teacher/service coordinator/site supervisor.
9. Is welcoming to families. Shows respect for all families. Acts to secure the confidentiality of family records/information.
10. Acts to maintain required State licensing requirements.
11. Attends training requested by EEP's contractor, Director, and/or Site Supervisor.
12. Demonstrates an excellent work ethic; is punctual; attendance is exemplary.
13. Deals mindfully and flexibly with feedback; gives feedback respectfully.
14. Interested in learning new skills; willing to be coached.

Skills and Requirements/Preferences:

1. Minimum 1 year experience in a preschool setting is required.
2. Experience with children with special needs is preferred.
3. Communicating well with others is required.
4. Loves children, passionate about teaching, and making a difference is required.
5. Cool-tempered, friendly, mindful, and accepting of feelings is required.
6. Creative and practical; excited to develop activities for children that are engaging/fun with a focus on the goals required.
7. Understanding the principles of child development & key preschool teaching methods is preferred.
8. Can act as a mediator between children is required.
9. Enrolled on Oregon’s Child Care Central Background Registry (CBR) required.

Compensation and Benefits for Eligible Employees:

1. Hourly rate range: $16.32 to $18.48/hour.
2. Health and Dental insurance or a stipend.
3. Paid holidays.
4. Regularly scheduled breaks throughout the year.
5. A retirement match.
6. A hands-on mission-driven work environment.