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AssistantTeacher of Forest Preschool Classroom

THE VILLAGE NEST

Eliot, ME

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aftercare, Allergies, Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Early Childhood Education, First Aid, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Medical Conditions, Medication Administration, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Eliot, ME
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

A Day in the Life
You will start the morning by preparing the classroom for the activities ahead in the day. Then students will trickle down into the classroom to meet you. You will conduct a morning meeting and fuel the body up with a snack before beginning your morning work activities. Morning work activities will relate to the interests expressed through children’s play and the environment. We strive to nurture children in a child-led emergent environment. The class will gather again for lunch and then settle into a peaceful nap time. After a nap, students will gather for an afternoon snack, pack up, and join the younger classroom. 

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and engage with children in aftercare activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Plan and implement nature-based and educational activities that align with our program's goals and curriculum.
  • Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their development through exploration and play.
  • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding their child’s experience and progress through the Brightwheel App.
    • Document activities and accidents/incidents.
  • Collaborate with fellow staff members to create a cohesive and supportive team atmosphere.
  • Perform first aid for cuts and scrapes and administer medication to children with medical conditions or allergies. 
  • Change diapers of children between the ages of 2.5 to 5.
  • Demonstrates a caring and compassionate attitude while engaging with children, maintaining strong verbal communication and listening skills to effectively interact with children and colleagues, and consistently exhibits patience, stamina, and organizational abilities to manage the dynamic needs of multiple children across various ages. 
Qualifications
Lead Teachers must be skilled in interacting with and providing care for children of various ages. Some of the most important skills they should have include :
  • Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with children
  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills to converse with children, fellow professional caregivers, and parents/guardians
  • Excellent patience and stamina for keeping up with the demands of children of all ages
  • Advanced multitasking and organizational skills to “handle” multiple children at a time
Conditions of employment:
  • This offer is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and any other pre-employment requirements.
  • A probationary period of 6 months will be observed to ensure mutual satisfaction and fit for the role. 
  • Must obtain CPR and Adult and Infant First Aid certifications
  • Lift and maintain 40 lbs, be on your feet for long periods of time, and run and physically endure being outside for 8 hours a day regardless of weather
  • Have a GED or higher (BS or BA in Early Childhood Education is preferred)
    • Preference will come to those with 1+ years of experience in education.
  • Must be willing to complete 30 Hours of Professional Development training annually

About the Company

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