Child Care Assistant Teacher - Early Learning Center

Overview

Child Care Assistant Teacher - Early Learning Center

BASEHOR-LINWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY LEARNING CENTER

High Quality Inclusive Early Learning Cultivating Kindergarten Readiness for The Basehor-Linwood Community

MISSION
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The Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center is committed to supporting children, families, and staff in a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate educational environment through quality, comprehensive programming and community relationships.

POSITION
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Child Care Assistant Teacher

DESCRIPTION
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The Child Care staff member is responsible for maintaining a developmentally appropriate program providing general oversight to the Child Care Classroom of the Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center (ELC).

RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Monitors and supports classroom activities on a daily basis
• Works with the lead classroom teacher in the development and the adoption of research-based curriculum materials and resources that are developmentally appropriate
• Implements a model early learning program which encompasses the whole child to include activities that create a well-balanced cognitive as well as social/emotional curriculum
• Ensures all state regulations are adhered to concerning children
• Be an active listener and maintain a cooperative professional relationship with all stakeholders
• Protects and enhances the safety of the children and staff of the Child Care Director at the ELC
• Maintains an inviting physical environment which fosters optimal growth and development, where each child feels respected and capable of learning
• Basic classroom management skills
• Reports classroom needs to the lead classroom teacher
• Performs all other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Meet the requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for a child care staff
• Five sessions of observation for not less than 2 ½ consecutive hours per observation in licensed preschools or child care centers; 1 year teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; or
• Seven to nine semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education; and three months teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; or
• A child development associate credential
• Experience working within a child care setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
• Desire and ability to work with children and staff
• A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the Child Care Center Director
• The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for teaching children, and basic knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to effectively utilize technology resources when needed

For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee benefits, please visit our website 458.org.

Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458 serves students and families in a 90 square mile area of southern Leavenworth County, Kansas. We currently have 8 district attendance centers. Our Early Learning Center for Childcare and Pre-K opened for the 2020-21 school year in August. K-5 buildings are located in Bonner Springs, Basehor and the Glenwood Ridge subdivision. A new K-5 building, located in Basehor, opened in the Fall 2021.

Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 attend Basehor-Linwood Middle School in Basehor, near the center of the district. Basehor-Linwood High School, located in Basehor, is a 5A school, serving students in grades 9 through 12.

BLHS was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. In addition, the district operates Basehor-Linwood Virtual School, an internet-based school serving approximately 250 K-12 students statewide instructed by Basehor-Linwood teachers.

Special Education services are provided by the Tonganoxie/Basehor-Linwood Special Education Cooperative located in Basehor.

USD 458 is part of a vibrant, growing suburban area with expanding student population and tax base. The mission of USD 458 is to serve all students developing and reaching their potential. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..usd
458.org