Preschool assistant job description

Preschool Teacher Assistant Lil' Explorers

Prior Lake, MN 55372

Now offering 1,000 sign on bonus and 75% off childcare tuition!!

We're hiring immediately! Lil' Explorers , part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff.

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way.

Enjoy the many benefits of working at Cadence Education:

+ Competitive compensation

+ 75% childcare tuition discount

+ Educational and professional development

+ Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:

+ Paid time off that increases with seniority

+ Medical, dental, vision options available

+ Additional life, disability, and retirement plans

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Company-paid life insurance

+ Paid holidays

SAFETY FIRST: The health and safety of every person in our schools is our primary concern. We are taking every precaution to prevent potential exposure or spread of COVID-19 within our schools. We are actively partnering with local health departments and closely following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 275 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 29 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Our overall mission is to provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge of early education.

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Company Overview

Preschool Teacher Assistant Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Must be at least 18 years old

+ Must meet all state preschool teacher assistant requirements

+ High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours

+ Previous experience as a teacher assistant or in a licensed daycare preferred

Preschool Teacher Assistant Job Responsibilities:

A Preschool Teacher Assistant will accept the philosophy of Cadence Education and will work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center. Document and share with parents the important milestones in a child's day. Collaborate with other passionate preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities. Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate. Share ideas in planning a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

School Name 968 - Prior Lake

ID 2022-23512

Category Teacher and School Staff

Position Type Regular Full-Time

We are offering a $500 signing bonus for full-time staff!

- Offer competitive wages

- Outstanding medical insurance, life and long-term disability insurance

- Paid time off and flexible work schedule

- A free membership to our new state of the art community center

Shalom Austin earned the 2021 Best Places for Working Parents award for commitment to support working parents through our family-friendly policies and practices. We are hiring for Preschool Assistants & Support Educators of all religious backgrounds to work in our dynamic and well-known early childhood education center within Austin. This is a part OR full-time, hourly position where our staff is allowed to bring their creative talents to the curriculum. Come see why Shalom Austin was voted one of the best places to work in Austin.

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

Job Requirements

Required:

• High school or equivalent
• 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

• CDA or College coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred; coursework in related fields also considered.

Compensation and Benefits

• We’ll pay you an HOURLY salary ranging from $15-$18/hour depending on experience and education.

• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, and we’ll pay 80% of the premium cost on your behalf.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays.
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing early childhood program, as enrollment allows.
• 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.

About Us

• We are Shalom Austin, the hub of Jewish life in Central Texas.
• We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of the Jewish Community Center (JCC), Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service (JFS), and the Jewish Foundation.
• The majority of our programming operates on 40+ beautiful acres on the Dell Jewish Community Campus in the live music capital of the world – “weird” Austin, Texas.
• We are a passionate group of more than 100 staff working on our mission of enhancing the quality of Jewish life in the greater Austin area and around the world through philanthropy, education, social service, culture, spirituality and total wellness.

About You

• You care about UNITY. You recognize the importance of one team that leverages resources, talents and expertise to achieve a common purpose.
• You care about EXCELLENCE. You are committed to continual improvement and you consistently set new standards for success.
• You care about RESPECT. You nurture your workplace through honesty, sincerity and responsibility.
• You care about CREATIVITY. You approach both opportunities and obstacles with a spirit of flexibility, thinking critically to achieve innovative solutions.
• You care about INITIATIVE. You are a self-starter, driven to exceed expectations and claim a sense of ownership as you pursue your goals.
• You care about KNOWLEDGE. You engage in continuous learning and actively seek opportunities that provide professional enrichment and personal fulfillment.

COVID-19 Considerations:
Screening of all children/employees upon arrival each day, monitoring temperatures and signs of respiratory illness, masks required at pick up and drop off, etc.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Due to the high volume of applications received, we cannot respond to individual telephone inquiries about whether or not a position has been filled. Only applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by phone; all other applicants will be notified by email.

Shalom Austin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion*, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Although we are a Jewish organization, we welcome candidates of any or no religious affiliation to apply.

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