The Associated Recreation Council is hiring for a Recreation Preschool Assistant Teacher who will be responsible for providing support and assisting the Preschool Lead Teacher with the delivery of preschool programming for ages 3-5 years old. The Preschool Assistant Teacher will work in ratio to create a supportive, fun, safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for program participants and staff. The Preschool Assistant Teacher will support the preschool lead teacher with maintaining, establishing and strengthening positive relationships with parents, participants and staff. As an ARC employee, the Preschool Assistant Teacher will take pride in serving the community, demonstrate and model the mission, vision and values of ARC.

PAY RATE: $21.00 per hour DOE; non-exempt

SCHEDULE:

• Year-round, including summer; Monday- Thursday; 9:00am to 1:30pm
• You may work up to 20 hours/week
• Schedule/hours subject to change based on program needs, including during the summer months
• You may be asked to work at other sites as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

LEADERSHIP

• Assists with the delivery and implementation of high-quality preschool programming
• Supports the lead teacher with leading daily curriculum activities with a classroom of children ages 3-5 years old
• Fosters a nurturing and safe environment for children 3-5 years old
• Ensures a ratio of 1:8 (staff to children) is maintained as much as possible to ensure that children are safe and accounted for
• Creates an engaging social and emotional learning environment while providing a developmentally appropriate educational experience
• Collaborates with preschool staff to coordinate activities and events
• Collaborates with preschool team members to ensure the success of participants
• Communicates with preschool team members, families and community center staff
• Provides solution-based suggestions
• Other administrative tasks and duties as assigned

SAFETY

• Maintains cleanliness and organization of designated program space(s)
• Provides a safe environment by ensuring emergency preparedness is followed
• Removes and avoids any potential hazards
• Communicate hazards to immediate supervisor
• Supports regular safety drills
• Reports and documents incidents/accidents to immediate supervisor

CARE & CUSTODY

• Ensures a ratio of 1:8 (staff to children) is maintained as much as possible to ensure that children are safe and accounted for
• Conducts regular head counts and roll calls
• Maintains audio/visual supervision of participants at all times
• Ensures environments are well-maintained, developmentally appropriate and supports the needs of the program and its participants
• Provides positive transitions that maintain ratios/head counts to minimize the risk of unwanted behaviors
• Supports other organization sites and programs as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a community center environment or may be at various sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• May sit or stand for longer than 2 hours at a time
• May be required to perform extensive work at a computer and/or laptop
• May be required to work in outside weather conditions on a daily basis
• May have to lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds
• May have to assist or redirect a participant when required to intervene in safety issues.

BENEFITS

12 paid holidays, 401(k), Pre-tax Employee/Employer Contribution Transit Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST).

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively engaged and connect with diverse individuals in all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated success in using initiative, discretion, and sound judgement in decision making
• Effective and clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with others

EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE

• Must have High School Diploma, or GED, or college transcripts or other secondary education
• At least one year of experience working with children between the ages of 3-5 years old in preschool setting is preferred
• If hired, documentation of current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, HIV/AIDS blood-borne pathogens education and training, a valid Washington State Food Handlers permit, have cleared a TB test, 30 hours STARS training is preferred
• If hired, successful completion of a WA State and DCYF (Department of Children, Youth and Families) Portable Background Check Certificate
• Must be 18 years of age or older

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

COVID-19 Vaccination Required and booster required

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age sexual orientation, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.