Summer Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Title: Summer Preschool Assistant Teacher

Department: Parks and Recreation

Reports To: Environmental Education Program Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes, summer preschool aides

Classification: Seasonal, Part-Time; Non-exempt

Job Level: 3

Work Environment: Outdoor nature setting. Landis Woods Park: 2369 Lititz Pike

Summary: The Summer Preschool Assistant Teacher assists the Preschool Teacher and aides with the day-to-day operations of the program, including the supervision of the students and interaction with parents. Working hours for this position are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30am-1pm for the duration of the 10-week program running June-August. Select mandatory training schedule will be provided by Recreation Department manager. This program takes place exclusively outdoors.

Essential Functions

1. Assist the teaching staff with implementing curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child and incorporates elements of the natural world.


2. Take over Lead Teacher responsibilities in that employee's absence.


3. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn in nature.


4. Support the program's success; partner with staff and leadership to achieve goals.


5. Cultivate positive relationships with nature while meeting the educational and developmental needs of the students.

Related Functions

1. A passion for the outdoors and teaching

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to talk, hear, and see.


2. Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.


3. Ability to supervise students in multiple environments including in nature on trails, fields, and woodlands.

Skills:

1. Teaching children under the age of 5

Abilities:

1. Speak clearly and effectively for children with varying skill levels.

Competencies

1. Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification


2. Required legal background checks


3. Willingness to engage with parents and communicate about their student's growth and success.


4. Knowledge of English word usage, spelling, and punctuation.

Regularly Scheduled Hours:

1. Tues, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am-1:15pm for the duration of the 10-week program running June-August

Required Education and Experience

1. Be a graduate of an approved, 2-year college or university having specialized in child development, early childhood or elementary education

-OR-

Have completed a minimum of 2 years of college or university credit, totaling 60 credits, in an approved institution and submit documentary evidence of successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours in the theory of child development, early childhood, or elementary education

-AND-

2. 1 year childcare experience


3. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Graduate of an approved 4- year college or university with a Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education


2. 1 year teaching experience

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.