Center Location: Refugee & Immigrant Family Center

Positions: Part-Time and Full-Time Assistant Teacher

Wage: $22-$25 per hour, dependent on experience
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Center Director, Luz Casio
 

Summary:

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a high-quality, culturally responsive, and engaging preschool classroom. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson planning and implementation, supporting children's learning and development, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, documenting children's progress, communicating with families, and collaborating with the teaching team. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, values diversity and inclusion, and enjoys working in a collaborative setting.

 

Education/Experience: 

Associate's degree or higher; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

Specialized Training: 

• 20 ECE credits 

 

Certificates and Licenses: ​

• Obtain or currently hold certification in CPR, First Aid, and HIV/AIDS education instruction 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities: 

• Commitment to SCCS's mission and shared values 

• Experience supporting various cultural, physical, social, and emotional needs of children and teachers 

• Experience with Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia, and Early Achievers 

 

Essential Skills and Abilities: 

Strong experience working with preschool-age children with strong communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for creating a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment. 

 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

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Hours: 

Hours and schedules vary depending on the position and program needs. Specific schedules can be discussed further during the interview process.

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Interested candidates should send their resume and professional references to Director, Luz Casio at lcasio@soundchild.org.