Support Preschool Educators

SHALOM AUSTIN; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free fitness membership

Outstanding medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Austin is seeking a full-time Support Preschool Educator to engage with children and assist in their learning process. The role involves collaborating with other educators, managing classroom activities, and promoting a hands-on learning environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong organizational skills, and a positive attitude. Benefits include free fitness membership, medical insurance coverage, and opportunities for professional development, making a difference in the community on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Ability to physically engage with children in various activities.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and incorporate new teaching strategies.
• Pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Educator in the classroom as needed.
• Implement time-management and behavior management strategies.
• Create an engaging, child-led learning environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Critical thinking

Creativity

Education

High School or equivalent

Child Development Associate credential or degree in Education

Tools

iPads/computers

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 $17.00 to $19.00.

About the Job

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.

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 offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.
• 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.