Stay and Play Parent / Toddler Program - Assistant Instructor

Stay and Play Parent / Toddler Program - Assistant Instructor JobID: 1766 Position Type: Misc Non Certified Groups/Stay and Play Date Posted: 9/16/2026Location: ALLEN EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Closing Date: Until filledDistrict: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Additional Information: Show/HidePOSITION: Stay & Play Parent / Toddler Program - Assistant InstructorLOCATION: P-CCS Community Education (Room K1) at Allen Early LearningJOB SUMMARY: Assist the lead instructor with guiding 2-3 year olds in a small group learning structure. Cover various topics through hands-on activities with parent in-class involvement throughout the course of the school year. Program runs between September and June. Additional hours for training, prep and/or tear-down just prior to / after program dates as needed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. High School graduate preferred.2. Demonstrate aptitude, competence and/or previous experience working with young children.3. Good attendance record.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Assist the lead teacher in program implementation, which provides for physical activities, self-expression through arts, crafts and play, socialization with peers, and parent interaction. 2. Assist with preparation of materials, daily snack, organization of centers, end of day clean-up, maintenance of program equipment and supplies.3. Provide a safe, nurturing, child-oriented environment while meeting required district health & safety guidelines.4. Develop effective communication with the parents of children enrolled in the program. 5. Work cooperatively with site team, Program Coordinator, Allen building administrator, and building staff to share space.6. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Community Education Coordinator.This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Community EducationRATE OF PAY: $16.52-$17.35 per hourHOURS: 10-15 hours per week Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:30am. Approximately 10-12 hours of arrival, class time, and dismissal per week. Possibility of 2-3 additional hours per week as needed for prep, depending on the theme for the week.* There are currently four morning sessions that need assistance this school year. However, the long-term scope is to grow this program. There is the potential for the addition of new sessions / afternoon class hours across multiple days in the future. Ability of candidate to increase hours stated above to include afternoon sessions would be ideal.METHOD OF APPLICATION:INTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:Letter of interestUpdated resumeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource OfficerResumeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00. DEADLINE: Open until filledPOSTED: 9/16/26