Early Learners Assistant; Part-time

Position Summary

The Early Learner Program is for 18‑month‑old through 36‑month‑old children. The hours of the Early Learner Assistant will be from 7:30 – 12:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Depending on registration, the addition of Monday and/or Friday mornings may be a possibility. The hourly Assistant will work with the classroom teachers to facilitate the schedule, the curriculum, and the activities planned for each morning.

She or he will also help maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment by assisting in the supervision of the children while ensuring classroom rules are followed.

• Guide children in exploration and discovery
• Provide families with clear and informed communication that is organized and timely
• Coach children to develop curiosity, persistence, creativity, problem‑solving, confidence and resilience
• Encourage children to make choices independently and to listen to their body signals
• Work with children individually and in groups
• Assess the learning of each child continually
• Participate as a member of the entire Early Childhood team and collaborate with colleagues school‑wide
• Attend divisional and all‑school meetings and events as needed
• Supervision of children during lunch and dismissal as assigned
• Support divisional and school‑wide initiatives
• High comfort level educating and being with children in the outdoors, both on the playground and in the woods
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate must possess or acquire and maintain a State of Ohio Education‑issued teaching license which can include a One Year Educational Aide Permit. She or he must have a positive attitude, excellent verbal skills, solid organizational skills, and demonstrate success in a work‑setting requiring collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

Laurel offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Laurel School is a dynamic, forward‑thinking, K‑12 girls’ school with a co‑ed early childhood division, where every child is well known.

Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.