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Seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Outdoor Nature Preschool program for children ages 3-5 to start immediately.
The position is Monday through Friday for 4.5 hours from 8:15 am-12:45pm. Must love the outdoors (IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER.) Have some knowledge of Washington's wildlife and their habitats and native plants. Must have knowledge of Early Childhood developmental stages and experience implementing positive discipline and supporting children’s learning. Must love singing and being silly with kids and have previous experience working with preschool age children.
Visit https://urbannaturepreschool.org/out website to learn more about Urban Nature Preschool.
In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following responsibilities:
In cooperation with Lead Teachers develop and implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum using a
Child Centered approach. As well as making sure to request and gather all necessary materials needed for curriculum
implementation.
Conduct ongoing assessment of students to create individual goals and guide curriculum planning.
Take daily pictures and notes on children to share with lead teacher.
Create an inviting and emotionally safe class environment. Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of all
children. This includes helping children stay warm and dry in wet weather, managing risk in an outdoor setting, being
aware of food allergies and dietary restrictions, assisting students with toileting needs and addressing student conflict.
In cooperation with Lead teacher conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
Setup and take down classroom daily.
Gracefully and professionally communicate with parents and caregivers, both formally and informally, individually and
in groups.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Urban Nature Preschool policies and procedures in
conjunction with UNP director as appropriate.
Be an ambassador for Urban Nature Preschool when interacting with the public.
Lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, including loading and unloading boxes of classroom materials, pulling a
wagon, moving sticks and logs, and moving children.
Maintain up to date, CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens training, & Food Handler’s Permit, Tb Test and Portable
Background check and Covid-19 Vaccination.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Vacation Pay after 90 days of employment.
Paid Holidays after 90 days of employment.
Simple IRA after one year of employment
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