Child Care Assistant Teacher - Early Learning Center

Child Care Assistant Teacher - Early Learning Center

Basehor-Linwood USD 458 • www.usd458.org

BASEHOR-LINWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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

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

POSITION: Child Care Assistant Teacher

DESCRIPTION: 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:

• 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 sta? 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 sta?

• 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 e?ective instruction

• Desire and ability to work with children and sta?

• 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 e?ectively utilize technology resources when

For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee bene?ts- please visit our website at www.usd458.org.

https://basehorlinwood.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=697

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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. https://www.usd458.org

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