Preschool Educator

Job description

Compensation: $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, plus a $250 signing bonus for full-time staff. This is a full-time, hourly position and an exciting opportunity for a creative educator eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals in a progressive, mission-driven, non-profit organization. Responsibilities: • Co-teach a classroom in a cooperative team situation using organizational strategies and critical thinking skills • Value each child as capable, resilient and rich with wonder and knowledge, and discover alongside children in their curiosity and investigations about the world • Implement time-management and behavior management strategies to adhere to daily classroom schedules including individual and group activities, classroom and playground times, enrichment projects, toileting/diapering, snacks/lunch and rest/nap periods • Use open-ended questioning strategies and positive redirection, and provide facilitative classroom skills • Implement creative, hands-on activities using sensory and natural materials based on the interests of the children rather than simply on designated themes • Cooperate to complete electronic weekly lesson plans, daily activity reports, child assessments and individual/group documentation • Partner daily with parents, infusing values in all classroom interactions and activities • Conduct parent/educator conferences twice a year