Preschool Assistant

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT - WOODCLIFF

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children

• Ability to comply with state licensing rules for child care centers (LARA)

• Ability to use positive behavior support with preschool students

• Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders, including staff, students and families

• Willingness and commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices

• Ability to perform a large range of motion, including standing for long periods of time, sitting on the floor, climbing, lifting weight (15 to 50 pounds), kneeling, or crouching

• Ability to assist in planning and implementing day-to-day classroom activities and lessons

• Ability to work effectively in a noisy environment

• Ability to maintain a harmonious work environment and a positive team relationship in the child care classroom

• Ability to maintain confidentiality while performing the duties of a child care assistant

• Excellent attendance record and punctuality

• Ability to maintain group ratio limit throughout all daily activities

• Ability to foster children's education and growth

• Ability to diligently supervise children both inside the school and outside on the playground

• Knowledge to be responsible for accurate record keeping and documentation of attendance and any accidents/ incidents

• Willingness to maintain the cleanliness of the facility

• Willingness to assist with any other duties that may be assigned to the employee by the Director or Lead Teacher

• Minimum of 18 years of age

• Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid or willingness to become certified

• High School diploma (with college level coursework in education/childcare preferred)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 hours per day

Location: James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff

Rate: Pay rate steps to accommodate education/experience

Employer: Education Staffing Solutions

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp

Deadline: Until Filled