ECE Playschool; toddler Assistant Job Glendive area,Montana USA,Education / Teaching

Position: ECE Playschool (toddler) Assistant

Title:

ECE Playschool (toddler) Assistant
Status:
Hourly, Part-time
Hours:

Shifts vary between 7:20 am and 5:30 pm
Wage: $14-$16 per hour
Leave:
Paid Holidays and up to 2 weeks annually of Paid Time Off
Summary of Position: A Little Sprouts and Harvest Christian Academy (LSA/HCA) Teacher is responsible for planning and teaching lessons, communicating with parents, and providing a warm and nurturing environment where children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually.
Vision:
Our vision is to foster a culture in which lives are transformed through the way we educate, nurture, love, and serve by establishing flourishing connections between our staff and families along with the greater Glendive community.
Values:
Our values reflect what is most important to us and are critical in shaping an ideal work culture and learning environment. In all that we do, then, we strive to exhibit the following values:
- Purposeful, integrity-based, service-minded business operations
- Loving, nurturing, trustworthy, personal relationships with families and the community
- High-quality, play-based, holistic, instructional activities

Goals

To provide a safe and stimulating environment that nurtures each child's natural wonder
To emphasize a biblically-based worldview that includes the importance of fully loving, faithfully serving, and wholeheartedly following Jesus
To facilitate an enjoyable learning experience and model a positive attitude toward school which will allow the children to be rooted in confidence and skill for any future experience
To acknowledge families as the first and most important teachers, while developing a partnership to support them on their journey

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a high school graduate (or have obtained a GED/Hi-SET)
Must be willing to complete a current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR and infant choking response, and standard first aid. CPR certification must be completed in a hands‑on setting.
Must be willing to complete the required early childhood teacher orientation trainings
Must be able to communicate in a clear and timely manner, with a wide range of people
Must exhibit an awareness of and sensitivity to individual children's needs
All staff members must meet state immunization requirements (or submit the approved exemptions) for child care center employees, have appropriate background checks, and sign a health attestation

Job Responsibilities

Plan age-appropriate lessons and activities that align with early indicators of progress
Utilize assessment information to guide instruction and individualized approaches
Follow coordinated schedules and collaborate with other staff
Teach students to take care of the equipment and materials used in the classroom
Attend and actively participate in all scheduled and impromptu staff meetings
Collaborate with other teachers to foster continuity and consistency at LSA
Communicate with parents daily at pick‑up or drop‑off, through newsletters, etc.
Carry out assigned share of daily and weekly housekeeping responsibilities
Without exception, treat each child and their family members with dignity and respect
Use a positive, proactive, consistent approach to classroom management

Additional Lead Teacher Responsibilities

Follow assigned curricula and lesson plan according to guidelines
Use discretion in delegating tasks to the assistant teacher in the classroom
Work with leadership team to create and follow coordinated schedules
Assume a leadership position in large group activities and events
Be a lead staff on site when the Director isn't present
Provide insight and collaborative solutions for efficient daily program operation
Exercise excellent judgment that considers licensing and program standards

Continuing Education Requirements

In order to maintain certification, must complete 16 hours of approved training annually

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