Assistant Preschool Teacher

General Position Description:

This position is at the Early Childhood Center at Fishtown.

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting with the daily program under the direction of the Lead Classroom Teacher. The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is flexible and committed to a continuous process for professional growth and a collegial member of the Early Childhood Center and of the FFS faculty and staff.

Reports to:

Director of Early Childhood Center

● Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

● Assist the lead teachers in implementing a creative, engaging and stimulating classroom program;

● Work with children in small and large groups;

● Support students during snack, lunch, and rest time;

● Promote high expectations, demonstrate a caring attitude, and establish an environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development in students;

● Direct all parental inquiries to the Lead Teachers;

● Meet with the Lead Teacher and Director as needed;

● Use positive and productive techniques for improving student behavior;

● Help with maintaining classroom materials and general housekeeping tasks;

● Diaper changing and fostering toilet independence;

● Integrate the Quaker testimonies of peace, simplicity, integrity, community and stewardship into the curriculum and when interacting with community members.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

The successful candidate is a collegial and dedicated teacher who is well versed in their subject area, able to form excellent relationships with young children and has:

● experience with young children;

● excellent interpersonal and verbal skills;

● the ability to establish cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and parents;

● strong organizational skills;

● a comfort and excitement about working with children from diverse backgrounds;

● a high level of interest in collaboration;

● enthusiasm and passion for the school’s mission, culture and values;

● an understanding and commitment to living the Quaker testimonies of peace, simplicity, integrity, community and stewardship;

● ability to be adaptive, reflective, resilient, and flexible in work situations.

Educational Requirements:

● High School diploma; AAS in Early Childhood Education preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

● This position requires significant flexibility and the capacity to work in a variety of settings: office, classroom, community meeting spaces, outdoors, etc. It may require the ability to sit, stand, walk up and down up to three flights of stairs and through the campus, for the entirety of the school day and to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

● The Early Childhood Teacher encounters a wide variety of challenges and deadlines and works with a varied and diverse array of contacts. They must be able to work in an environment that can be highly stressful at times and be willing to be flexible as needed.

● Be able to pass all criminal record checks, background checks, and child abuse clearances.

Employment Type:

● Non-Exempt | Part-time, 12 month

Hours:

● 20 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours.

Wage Range and Benefits:

● $18.00 an hour.

Interested candidates should send a resume to [email protected] and complete an application:

This description is subject to change by Frankford Friends School as the needs and requirements of the position change.

FFS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or gender. In addition to federal law requirements, FFS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person