All candidates must apply directly through the St. John's Career Opportunities web page and complete an online application. All applications must include a resume with a cover letter. We encourage candidates to provide other supporting documentation, such as copies of degrees, teaching credentials, special certifications, and letters of reference

Summary Description:

To provide assistance for Early Childhood Division classroom and Outdoor Education teachers by creating a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of the students. To provide supervision of students throughout the school day and extended day hours in order to ensure their safety and security.

Essential Functions:

Support instruction: Prepare classroom materials and assist in implementing learning activities, strategies, and equipment as directed by the teacher, including leading activities in the teacher's absence. Engage & supervise students: Encourage children's developmental growth through age appropriate interaction and guidance; assist in managing student behavior per school policy; maintain required staff-to-student ratios and active supervision indoors and outdoors at all times.

Maintain a safe environment:

Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities; report illness, accidents, and broken equipment promptly; help keep the classroom clean, safe, and orderly.

Communicate professionally:

Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and families; refer parent communications to the teacher; uphold confidentiality at all times.

Collaborate:

Share observations and ideas with colleagues; attend required meetings and school functions as requested.

Support the mission:

Support the School and its leadership; perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement:

12 units of course work in early childhood education with the required courses listed: Child/Human Growth and Development Child, Family, and Community Programs/Curriculum Infant/Toddler Units Associate's Degree or higher in related field preferred In addition, employee should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills Desire to continue growing professionally Self-starter Flexibility Physical Requirements and Work Environment Visual acuity both near and far. Ability to work outdoors and in a climate-controlled environment. Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds. Ability to be mobile up to eight (8) hours per day. Stooping, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling.

Pay:

$22.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Your application will not be reviewed unless received through our online application. Have you submitted an application at https://www.stjohns-es.org/partner-with-us/career-opportunities?

Work Location:

In person