What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant position at Strathmoor Preschool Education Center?
- Strathmoor Preschool Education Center has a few limited CAREER opportunities!
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- We're seeking the best staff to mold and shape the lives of our future generations!
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SPEC is an established preschool program that has served the highland area of Louisville for over 70 years. We are in search of a dependable, self-motivated person with some preschool experience. Must be available for work between the hours of 7:45-4:15 daily. This is a part time positon offering 12-20 hours per week. We care for children ages 2- 5 years old. We are closed for holidays similar to JCPS, following their school calendar. Our staff is caring and kind and take early childhood education very seriously. This position will require hands on play and guidance. Paid days off for Professional Development, CPR and First Aid training are paid for by us. CDA or early childhood education degree preferred. Pay is based on education and experience. Must be at least 18 and pass a background check. This position is available early January.
About Strathmoor Preschool Education Center
We are a four star rated Kentucky All STARS facility excelling in early childhood education. We have learning centers for hands-on activities that help children discover new things. Centers include art, books, various blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, music, sand, science, and large motor skill development on the playground or in the gymnasium. We have educational activities that help children learn the alphabet and sounds of the letters , pre-reading skills, early concrete and abstract mathematical concepts, pre-writing and beginning handwriting, social studies, the days of the week, the months of the year, and the seasons. Social skills are developed through sharing, being kind to one another, taking turns, thinking, reasoning, and problem solving. Our classrooms have lots of bustle and noise. Children are talking, playing, and exploring. We create an environment and plan experiences in tune with young children's characteristics. Through direct interactive experiences, play, and exploration teachers help children to make new discoveries.
Duties
Assist lead teacher with children and small group activities.
Assist children with proper hygiene and cleanliness.
Assist with children's lunches brought from home, snack time, and nap time.
Provide hands on play experiences with the children, ensuring their safety and assisting children with social/emotional support and guidance.
Requirements
High school diploma. Must be 18 or over and be able to pass a background check. Random drug/alcohol testing may occur. Availability for a school year schedule. We will provide CPR/First Aide training as well as paid professional development opportunities. TB test required.
Nice To Haves
Experience with young children and or early childhood experience.
Management experience.
College degree or some college.
Child Development Associate.
Early childhood degree or some classes in early childhood.
Benefits
Paid time off.
Paid Professional Development.
Kentucky Child Care Benefits paid through the state for employees employed at least 20 hours per week, here or in combination with a second job. These benefits are provided by the state of Kentucky and must be applied for immediately if needed for child care in our preschool.
Salary : $15