Qureos Mentor

Westminster Presbyterian Church

POSITION: Preschool Teacher (classroom substitute/floater)Reports to: Director, Preschool Works With: Preschool Staff, Parents, VolunteersSupports: Preschool and Children&rsquo;s Ministry Classification: Non-exemptMAJOR PURPOSE AND SCOPE:To assist in the classroom as a co-teacher when required. Work alongside classroom teacher supervising children ages 2-6, implementing age-appropriate learning opportunities inside the classroom and outdoors on the nature classroom. Additionally, this role is responsible for assisting in campus safety initiatives, monitoring access points with campus perimeter walkarounds.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Provide consistent support in classrooms across age groups 2-6 years in the absence of assigned teacher or as needed for breaks, planning times, and meetings.</li><li>Assist teachers with the implementation of daily routines and classroom management to ensure play-based curriculum is executed to fidelity.</li><li>Prepare and supervise classroom materials and learning activities under teacher direction, as needed.</li><li>Support children as they explore play-based learning environments.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with large numbers of people including children, school families, staff and others.</li><li>Actively monitor main entrances and shared spaces to ensure only authorized visitors access the campus.</li><li>Collaborate with staff to uphold safety standards, procedures, and emergency plans.</li><li>Assist with daily safety checks of playground, gates, cameras, and campus surroundings.</li><li>Support emergency response protocols, such as fire and lockdown drills, under the director of the Director.</li><li>Assist with light classroom cleanup, restocking classroom supplies, and organizing indoor/outdoor learning spaces.</li><li>Partner with administrative staff to support preschool-wide communications and community events.</li><li>Participate in ongoing child safety training as needed.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of 6 units of college study in early childhood education (12 units preferred); commitment to complete additional classes as needed.Completion of all State of California Dept of Social Services Title 22 requirements for compliance in a child care center required.Clear sense of call to Christian ministry with a special focus on and ability to minister to kindergarten/ preschool children and their families.Must respect the sanctity of childhood.Demonstrate kindness, respect and genuine concern for children, families and staff.Must possess excellent people skills; able to establish working relationships with people on many levels; able to be flexible, patient and compassionate, treating all children and parents with dignity and respect.Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.Ability to think critically and conceptually; reach creative solutions to challenges and problems.Ability to be finger-printed and pass background check.Must comply with the WPC Child and Youth Protection Policy.Job Type: Part-timePay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Preschool Teacher, classroom substitute/floater

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Preschool Teacher, classroom substitute/floater