Preschool Substitute Teacher

Preschool Substitute Teacher The Children's School (TCS) Seattle, WA Job Details Part-time From $25 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Flexible schedule Qualifications CPR Certification Writing skills English Working with children First Aid Certification Classroom experience Teaching experience with young children Food Handler Certification Early Childhood Education Full Job Description The Children's School provides a safe, caring and nurturing environment for young children. We are a small preschool program that has been around since 1965! Our teachers are the heart of our organization and we are looking for new team members to help us care for our little ones as we continue to grow. Join our pool of Substitute Teachers that we can call-on when a teacher is absent. On a casual basis (we'll call you if someone calls out and you say yes or no to the shift). We'll also ask you in advance as much as possible for planned absences. Please see the full Job description on our website: https://www.tcsseattle.org/careers

Reports To:

Board President Status:

Part-time, casual

FLSA:

Non-Exempt Hourly Pay:

$25/hr

Dates:

Starting now, as needed

Sept-July Location:

111 NE 80th St Seattle 98115 Key highlights: Includes paid training and professional development opportunities. Possibility in the future for a permanent part time position.

Summary of Responsibilities:

In event of staff absence, care for children, emphasizing learning through play and attending to children's basic needs. Nurture, care for and build strong personal relationships with and between each child. Use gentle guidance to model and teach conflict resolution skills to children. Multi-task, take initiative and be a team player towards a safe, predictable and calm environment. Communicate appropriately with staff, parents and management

Minimum Requirements:

Demonstrable knowledge of child development and education. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with young children in a group setting. Willingness to comply with the established agency Performance Standards. Willingness to comply with the established agency Standards of Conduct. Possess the physical and mental health required to carry out the responsibilities. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to communicate through writing and speaking English. Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check. Current Adult/Pediatric First Aid & CPR certificate within 30 days of employment (maintain current certificate during employment). Current Food Handlers certificate within 14 days of employment (maintain current certificate during employment). Must comply with all Covid19 policies including requirements for vaccination.

Preferred:

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, or equivalent. Previous experience with children in a paid position. Bilingual The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under some temperature/weather variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Working with young children is a fast-paced, active work environment and requires flexibility, agility and ability to manage competing priorities. The Children's School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality) and expression of gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Language:

Conversational English (Required)

Work Location:

In person