Systems Consultant/Engineer (Pre & Post Sales) jobs in Schenectady, NY

We are looking for a qualified preschool assistant teacher to prepare small children for Kindergarten alongside our amazing staff in a nature and arts based program. Our classroom is mixed age 3 years-5 years.

The hours are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily, 30 hour per week. We are a one room school in the heart of Saratoga Springs. Our program is academic mixed with art/ nature-based themes. We also focus on social emotional work and academics. We sing through the day and offer a loving environment. This job requires a love of the outdoors. Our school offers an incredible twice a month field trip program where we take the children to various places in our beautiful city.

You will help mold the foundational elements that children need in order to have success in their education. An assistant preschool teacher must have a great love, and patience for children. We are looking for someone who is consistent in their attendance, holds a degree or certification in toddler/preschool, and has an ability to help with classroom management. Our students are lovely but they are young and need teachers who are skilled with supporting their individual and age appropriate needs.

The skills needed for this position include: knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods, the ability to keep children engaged, and the ability to earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child, so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of their education.

If you want a visual of the work environment and culture here at Pre-K in the Park, visit our instagram @prekinthepark_earlychildhood. If you are looking for a school environment that values kindness, appreciation, community, and a love for nature, we are the school for you. We are a small community of passionate educators, and this is truly a one of a kind teaching environment.

This job officially begins soon. We interview the most qualified candidates via the phone. Out of those applicants we choose the top two who have the most experience for the job. We offer a second working interview (you will meet the children during this interview). This is our process and we welcome you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, singing etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, participate in crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack time and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience working with children, two years experience as a babysitter, camp counselor, nanny or assistant teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and Preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• A willingness to learn our teaching methods
• Gentle, friendly and reliable
• CPR Certification or a willingness to complete the training before the job begins
• Willingness to be fingerprinted, finish all state paperwork prior to joining our staff
• Willingness to complete CPR training, if you do not have prior certification

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person