ASSISTANT EDUCATOR-FLOATER

Job Description

ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

We are looking for an experienced and energetic person who enjoys thinking outside the box to join our team as an Assistant Educator in our growing school. We currently have positions available in the majority of our age groups as we open up new classrooms within our centers.

Reggio’s Treehouse (Hereafter, “RTH”) is an authentic Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool that educates and enriches the minds and lives of our young learners. We embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy that teaches children to become self-directed learners and whose guiding principles encourage self-expression and critical thinking.

As an Assistant Educator, you will be working closely with the Lead Educator and the Center Director and/or Assistant Center Director ensuring that the standards set by RTH and the state are met in an organized and timely manner. The Assistant Educator must actively participate in classroom provocations and support the Lead Educator in classroom management.

Job Description:

Discuss assigned duties with the Lead Educator in order to coordinate instructional efforts

Be involved in monitoring, recording student progress and development

Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations

Learn the technology required to document the experiences of children and support the documentation of student/classroom experiences

Collaborate with other educators to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge

Coordinate with the Lead Educator to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children (PSHE integration)

A willingness to learn and have a sharp and progressive vision of interdisciplinary learning and of teaching

Act professionally at all times, setting a good example for children

Use all learning resources effectively and create new ones

Organize and participate in parent meetings

Organize and participate in school meetings, events and trips

Any other duties assigned by the company

Qualifications:

High School Diploma and above

Work experience in a licensed childcare facility, kindergarten or early childhood program preferred

Experience in a Reggio Emilia inspired school is highly desirable

Knowledge of Project based learning a plus

Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

We invite you to submit your resume and learn about Reggio's Treehouse, where education meets play.

Reggio’s Treehouse is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.