Preschool Assistant Teacher-Outdoor Preschool

2 months ago


Seattle, United States Urban Nature Preschool LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Urban Nature Preschool LLC Assistant Teacher Job Description

In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following responsibilities in all types of weather:

  •  In cooperation with Lead Teacher develop and implement developmentally appropriate Preschool curriculum using a Child Centered approach. As well as making sure to request and gather all necessary materials needed for curriculum implementation.
  •  Conduct ongoing assessment of students to create individual goals and guide curriculum planning.  Take daily pictures and notes on children to share with lead teacher.
  •  Create an inviting and emotionally safe class environment. Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of all children. This includes helping children stay warm and dry in wet weather, managing risk in an outdoor setting, being aware of food allergies and dietary restrictions, serving snacks and assisting students with toileting needs. Also addressing student conflict.
  •  In cooperation with Lead teacher, conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
  •  Setup and take down classroom daily in all types of weather.
  • Gracefully and professionally communicate with parents and caregivers, both formally and informally, individually and in groups.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Urban Nature Preschool policies and procedures in conjunction with UNP director as appropriate.
  • Be an ambassador for Urban Nature Preschool when interacting with the public.
  • Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, including loading and unloading boxes of classroom materials, pulling a wagon, moving sticks and logs, and moving children.
  • Maintain up to date, CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens training, & Food Handler’s Permit, Tb Test and  Portable Background check.
  • Other duties as assigned in all types of weather.

The hourly starting pay for this position is $23.00 to be paid on a biweekly basis. Your employment with Urban Nature Preschool LLC will be on an at-will basis, which means you and the company are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason. This letter is not a contract or guarantee of employment for a definitive period of time. As an employee of Urban Nature Preschool, you are also eligible for the following:

  • Sick time pay at the rate of 1 day of work for every 40 hours worked. (Can be used after 90 days of employment.
  • Vacation pay accrued at the rate of .025 per hour worked. Can be used after 90 days of employment.
  • Paid Holidays (9 total) for employees working 20 hours or more Monday through Friday.
  • Retirement plan after one year of employment.

 

Company DescriptionWe are a nature- based preschool in West Seattle providing a rich early childhood learning experience in an outdoor environment. All of our time is spent outdoors in nature. We encourage children to explore their natural surroundings and discover their interests through play and hands on experiences, that help them develop independence and become divergent thinkers.Company DescriptionWe are a nature- based preschool in West Seattle providing a rich early childhood learning experience in an outdoor environment. All of our time is spent outdoors in nature. We encourage children to explore their natural surroundings and discover their interests through play and hands on experiences, that help them develop independence and become divergent thinkers.

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