Preschool Assistant Teacher

3 months ago

Pleasant Grove, United States Early Learning Essentials Full time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Make a difference in the community with Early Learning Essentials (ELE) We are a non profit organization that offers preschool services to children and families who encounter life's challenges and need a hand up.

Full-time employees enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position is 184 days; a typical work week is Monday - Friday with an expectation of no more than 40 hours per week for full-day programs and no more than 28 hours per week for part-day single sessions. For weeks with less than five working days, daily hours only apply. This position is not eligible for telecommuting as it is front-line work in nature working face-to-face with children and families.

Assists the teacher to provide instruction, supervision, and provision of appropriate learning activities for all enrolled children at a specified site. Under the direction of the teacher, delivers comprehensive educational services to Head Start children, including those with Individualized Education Plan's (IEP), behavioral support or health plans and English language learners, helping them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a developmentally appropriate manner toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards, the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act and Early Learning Essentials' policies and procedures and ensures services support the agency's school readiness plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within two (2) years. Early Learning Essentials may assist with the cost of obtaining a CDA as long as funds are available.
  • Experience working with preschool children or preschool lab work leading to a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution is preferred.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • An Associate or Baccalaureate degree (in any area) from a recognized institution or be enrolled in a program leading to a degree; or
  • An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in ECE, Elementary Education, Child Development, or other closely related field from a recognized institution is preferred.
  • Official or unofficial transcript which shows the award or confer date of the degree must be attached to the employment application.
  • Bilingual Spanish-speaking is desirable and may be required in some locations.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Maintains current inter-rater reliability in Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG)
  • Substantial knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to handle/re-direct child challenging behaviors.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
  • Ability to write and speak the English language in a proficient and professional manner to meet requirements of the job.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, parents, community groups, and other related agencies and people.

PAY RANGE BY QUALIFICATIONS:

$18.21/hour - No CDA credential/CDA in progress

$18.55/hour - CDA credential earned

$19.10/hour - AA in ECE or related field

$20.97/hour - BA in ECE or related field

Additional Information

The pay structure for classroom staff is set up similar to a school district's with annualized paychecks spread out through the year in bi-weekly pay periods, thus allowing our staff to receive paychecks even when they are off during the summer months.


Official or unofficial transcript which shows the award or confer date of the degree must be attached to the employment application.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking is desirable.



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