Early Childhood Assistant Educator (2025-26 school year)
The Discovery School
- Hampton, VA Pennsylvania
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Follow the positive Discipline Policy as outlined in the Parent Handbook.
- Participate in staff meetings, school activities and special events, and staff development.
- Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
- Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
- Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech issue, or other special needs, and immediately report observations to the educator for follow up.
- Assist Educator in implementing the daily program of activities and learning, including preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.
- Assist Educator in observing each child daily to assess and document skills, interests, and needs.
- Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at school.
- Assist Educator in the full implementation of IEP’s and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.
- Be willing to facilitate activities both indoors and outdoors in a natural wooded environment (including in inclement weather - rain, snow, etc.).
- Ensure children's safety while performing the following job functions: lift, move or hold children with a range of weight from 20 to 50 pounds (on occasion perform these tasks for a child weighing more than 50 pounds).
- Demonstrates a full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit or otherwise fully participate in activities.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families.
- Believe in and be a dedicated student of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
- Strongly support and execute the school’s mission.
- Meet federal as well as individual state requirements (i.e., TB test, physical, criminal background checks).
- Required education: high school diploma
- Preferred education: associate's or bachelor's degree, preferably in a child-related field (ie. Child Development, Early Childhood Education)
- Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate the social skills necessary to relate to a variety of people in a highly collaborative environment, remaining positive even under stressful situations.