Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The aftercare teacher will work from about 2pm until 6pm Monday-Friday. They will spend each afternoon in the classroom with a wide range of babies, toddlers, and preschool children. This person will facilitating inquiry approaches to learning that provoke thought and inspire playful discovery. This position plays an active role in setting and maintaining the physical environment of the classroom, contributing to lesson planning ideas, and monitoring children.
Teeny Tiny Preschool is a holistic community-based learning center serving children ages 2 months to 5 years and their families. Inspired by a child-led and play-based approach to early learning, we have designed a unique curriculum that allows for the natural child to unfold in a stimulating and comfortable environment.
We believe that each employee contributes directly to Teeny Tiny’s growth and success, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team. We value the talents and abilities of our employees and seek to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which employees and Teeny Tiny alike can thrive.
Duties
- Assist teachers with end of the day routines and then supervise a wide range of children during the "aftercare" program
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from the child care center back home at the end of the day
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Assist with classroom maintenance and cleanliness
- Perform daily and as needed cleaning and organizing tasks
- Observe and monitor children
- Assist children with potty practice and diapering
- Model positive language, appropriate body language, and healthy social habits
- Assist children in activities and self-care routines
- Actively pursue and participate in professional development opportunities
- Communicate effectively with parents and co-workers
- Re-direct children with positive guidance
- Collaborate with staff to maintain tidy and sanitary common spaces
- Find joy in your time with the children
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or completed GED
- One or more years of experience working with children
- Must attend and complete ALL required and some elective training to state minimum standards
- Understanding of or desire to learn child development
- Awareness of and experience with a variety of creative tools and experiences
- Curiosity and willingness to learn about Reggio Emilia philosophies, democratic education and radical teaching practices
- Strong belief in children’s innate intelligence, capability, creativity, and autonomy
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs
- Must be able to bend, stoop, or kneel to reach children’s eye level
- Must be able to sit on floors and or child-sized chairs
- Must be able to write and communicate using English
Nice To Haves
- Previous childcare/preschool experience
- Bachelor's degree in education or early childhood education
Benefits
Great job for someone who is in college for Early Childhood Education since the hours are 2pm-6pm Monday-Friday!
About Us
Founded in 2017, Teeny Tiny Preschool is more than just a preschool; it's a protest movement. A movement for play, equality, and diversity in early childhood education. We believe that it is our duty to serve our community with a quality early childhood education, which is why it is our mission to work with all income levels and situations. We follow a Reggio Emilia-Inspired curriculum, designed to highlight learning through a child's interests and through play. Our goal is to partner with families to support play, learning, and raising changemakers.