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Early Explorers Head Start Assistant Teacher-Preschool in Devils Lake, North Dakota
Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in child development and classroom management. As a Preschool Teacher's Assistant, you will play a key role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. This is an hourly paid position, with work hours August-May each year 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information;
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``` - Be present at work to provide a consistency of services to the children;
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``` - Participate in all staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned;
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``` - Demonstrate knowledge of employment policies, performance standards, work plans and objectives of the agency;
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``` - Shows initiative, dependability, flexibility, high motivation, and is a team player who projects a pleasant personality;
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``` - Maintain congenial and respectful relations and professional boundaries with staff, children, families and the community
Monitor students in a variety of educational settings to provide a safe and positive learning
environment
- Establish a positive classroom climate by guiding the behavior of children in positive and effective ways
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``` - Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote further learning and thinking;
Qualifications: - Preschool CDA or AA Degree in Early Childhood (We can help you to attain a CDA Preschool Credential) - Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a childcare or educational setting - Strong communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues - Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students
- Join our team as a Preschool Teacher's Assistant and make a difference in the lives of young learners through engaging educational experiences.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.14 - $17.64 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Devils Lake, ND 58301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person