Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Niwot, CO Job Details Part-time $20 - $22 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Group activities as classroom management Serving Hygiene practices (early childhood general education) Record keeping Maintaining an organized workspace Medication administration Early childhood education First aid Administrative experience Meal preparation Laundry Positive reinforcement (classroom management strategies) Preschool teaching Food preparation Clean workspace maintenance Classroom Teaching Time & attendance systems Entry level Time management Kitchen organization Full Job Description Boulder Valley Waldorf School in Niwot, Colorado, currently has an opening for an Early Childhood preschool assistant teacher. The position is year-round, including summer and break camps. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Pay ranges from $20 to $23 per hour, depending on PDIS qualification level. Boulder Valley Waldorf School is a licensed child care center. Candidates must be ECT certified according to Colorado state requirements. CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Medication Administration trainings are required (can be completed after hire). The assistant teacher will work under the lead teacher to assist with all Waldorf preschool programming and curriculum activities, including circle time, birthday celebrations, festivals, and clean-up. The assistant teacher will oversee children on the playground and help with transitions, including supporting transitions to the extended care program. They will help prepare the classroom, materials, and playground daily, maintain order and aesthetics in the classroom and main kitchen. Teachers will follow the cleaning checklist and maintain a warm, nurturing environment along with cleanliness and orderliness in the classroom. Founded in 1993, Boulder Valley Waldorf School serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. We are a full WECAN member and are a Developing School working toward AWSNA membership. Located in Niwot, Colorado, midway between Boulder and Longmont, the school is situated on a five-acre campus within 38 acres of agricultural-zoned land, offering stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. This setting provides a peaceful rural atmosphere for festivals and community life and fosters an active community of experienced teachers, dedicated parents, and a lively student body. Please send your resume and a general letter of interest. Preschool Associate/Assistant Teacher Hourly Teacher Roles and Responsibilities Curriculum Support

• Assist during all Waldorf programming, curriculum activities; circle time, birthday celebrations, festivals, and clean-up
• Oversee children on the playground and assist with the transitions at drop off and to/from outside
• Assist with transitions to aftercare
• Help with daily preparations of classroom, materials, and playground
• Maintain general order and aesthetics in classroom and main kitchen
• Prepare and serve the daily snacks followed by cleanup
• Prepare for and attend Open Houses when requested
• Support festival celebrations in conjunction with Grades School
• Substitute for lead teachers as needed Health and Safety
• Maintain student/teacher ratio
• Follow all rules and regulations as per EC Licensing This includes, but is not limited to, classroom cleaning according to Health Department Standards, ie 3 Step Cleaning, laundering, sanitizing and disinfecting toys, sleeping mats, etc., sweeping, vacuuming
• Providing first aid as necessary
• Be knowledgeable about campus Emergency Plan and able to implement
• Stay current on PDIS trainings, CPR/First Aid trainings Classroom and Facilities
• Maintain a warm and nurturing environment, in addition to general order, cleanliness and aesthetics in classroom
• Participate in annual work days to prepare the classroom and playground
• Assist with seasonal transitions and classroom organizing/cleaning
• Maintain orderly storage area
• Follow cleaning checklist and sign off on checklist daily (or as required)
• Follow laundry schedule to make sure all laundry gets done weekly Meetings
• Attend EC Monthly Meetings
• Attend EC Professional Development trainings
• Attend weekly/biweekly check in meetings with Lead Teacher either before or after school Record Keeping and Administrative Tasks
• Use time clock to log work hours appropriately
• Maintain daily attendance sheets if requested
• Complete, acquire signatures and file Accident/Incident Reports as necessary
• Request time off 2 weeks prior to time off whenever possible
• Check in with lead teacher and director about any days you may need to leave earlier than your scheduled shift

Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person