Job Description
Summary Mountain Sprouts children's community is looking for an assistant, part- or full-time, to work M - Th* at the Willow program in downtown Leavenworth.
The assistant teacher works on a team of three to implement an outdoor, nature-based curriculum for children 3 - 7 years. Using collaboration, flexibility, and communication, the assistant teacher fulfills the organization’s mission and philosophy alongside the primary teachers - cultivating curious, compassionate, and resilient learners through immersive, nature-based education. This program operates outside all day! *Additional hours are available on Fridays at the other Mountain Sprouts program.
Duties Duties & Responsibilities: - Actively function in the classroom to ensure the safety, health and wellness of the children
- Work with teachers to implement daily curriculum, centered around American Forest School, and adapt plans to meet the needs of the group
- Support flexible routines
- Assist in assessing student development needs; contribute to goal setting and progress evaluations
- Promote children’s emotional and social development, understanding of others and self-actualization
- Provide individualized support for children experiencing challenging behavior or ensure staff:child ratios are maintained while the lead teacher attends to individual needs.
- Develop & maintain positive relationships with families;
- Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain an orderly, attractive and safe environment.
- Attend meetings and trainings as required, including staff meetings 1x/month off-site
- Adhere to all MSCC policies and procedures and comply with state licensing requirements
Essential Functions: To adequately perform the responsibilities required of this position, the assistant teacher must:
- Be outside in all seasons/weather conditions for regular and prolonged activities
- Exercise sound independent judgment and decision-making, problem solve when needed
- Interact and communicate appropriately with coworkers, children and their families
- Assume low positions (i.e. bend, kneel, crouch) in the outdoors that allow close proximity to children
- Sustain high levels of energy
- Maintain schedules and routines
- Lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
- Walk and/or run on unpaved surfaces and/or uneven terrain including snow
- Employ acceptable hearing and visual capabilities to monitor the environment and children
- Practice patience and adaptability
Requirements Minimum Qualifications: - Be at least eighteen years of age or older
- Demonstrate the appropriate personal characteristics for working with children (patient, kind, communicative, clear)
- Have completed a high school education or the equivalent
Certifications & Requirements upon Hire: - Basic standard first aid and age appropriate CPR certification
- HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogen training
- Negative TB skin test
- Compliance with criminal background check and fingerprinting
- Complete required STARS training (within six months of hire)
- Food handlers permit
Nice To Haves Desired qualifications: - Experience in outdoor learning, forest school, or outdoor education programs
- 1+ years’ experience in early learning, preschool, or childcare center
- College degree; early childhood education preferred
- Practical knowledge of experiential education models
- The ideal candidate will effectively work as part of a team
Benefits Up to $1,000 (part-time) or $2,000 (full-time) in reimbursements for eligible health care expenses
Sick time & paid time off (Vacation) + paid holidays
Seasonal bonus
Eligibility for Simple IRA w/ employer contributions
Paid professional development and training.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours,