Part-time coop preschool teacher (Tots Class ages 1-2 years):
Posted by: Capitol Hill Coop Preschool
Seattle, WA, US
Teaching Position Available Capitol Hill Cooperative Preschool--Tots Class (ages 1-2 years)
Experienced Early Childhood Educator needed for a permanent, part-time position teaching young children in a Parent Cooperative Preschool.
Background
Capitol Hill Cooperative Preschool, in existence for 60 years, is affiliated with Seattle Central Community College as a parent-directed lab school. Parents, together with the teachers, participate in the development of school philosophy, policies and curricula.
We have a strong commitment to maintaining an antibias environment which encourages comfort with all races, cultures, attitudes and lifestyles. Parents work at school as assistant teachers in support of this goal; actively manage member recruitment, enrollment and scholarship funding.
Job Description
The Capitol Hill Cooperative Preschool has an opening for a teacher in its Tots Program for the 2012-2013 school year. The class will have up to 18 children ages 1-2 years. Caregivers attend with the students, and the class meets twice a week from 4:00 to 5:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The teacher is expected to attend a monthly parents' meeting and a monthly board meeting, both of which take place in the evening. Salary and compensation includes classroom preparation, classroom time and evening commitments. The school year runs from the second week in September to mid-June.
The goal of the class is to provide children with ample and varied opportunities for exploration and socialization. The first half of each class is devoted to free play with developmentally appropriate activities selected by the teacher. Free play choices should encourage the development of fine and gross motor skills and expose children to new tactile and sensory-motor experiences, through art, pretend play, physical activity and object manipulation.
The second half of each class includes a transitional circle time with songs, movement, and nursery rhymes, followed by a shared snack prepared by parents. Typically the teacher reads a story to the children during the snack, and the class concludes with a brief closing circle incorporating dance, movement and a good-bye song.
Duties and Responsibilities
Create play based curriculum appropriate to the developmental stages of the children involving activities that develop their social, emotional, cognitive, fine and gross motor skills.
Create a safe, nurturing school environment which encourages exploration and experimentation.
Provide opportunities to experience the neighborhood and larger community.
Work with parents to support their role as assistant teachers and their acquisition of parenting skills.
Class meets Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:30pm. Pay includes time for 6 hours prep time per week and monthly parent and board meetings. (There are two evening meetings per month.)
Breakdown of monthly responsibilities is as follows (based on a 10-month academic year):
1 hour for biweekly e-mail updates to families
2 hours for board meetings (evening)
2 hours for parent meetings (evening)
2 hours for teacher meetings
12.9 hours for class time (1.5 hour class, 2 times a week, calculated at 4.3 weeks per month)
6.45 hours class prep
TOTAL: 26.35 h per month
Qualifications:
Early Education experience required. Degreed or certified in Early Childhood Eduction with experience teaching preschoolers preferred:
--AA or advanced degree in early childhood education, child development or related field
--2 years+ experience teaching preschoolers
--Basic computer skills
--Ability to lift 40 lbs
--Clear criminal history report
--Documented first aid, CPR, and bloodborne-pathogen training
