Job description

Note: Fortune School of Education will be closed for Winter Break thus applications will be screened when we return in January 2023. Thank you for your patience!

**Hourly rate is non-negotiable.**

• $1000 Retention Bonus
• 100 % PAID Benefits for EMP+FAM.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required!

School Hours : Monday - Friday : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provide a high quality instructional program within a lab school environment that follows the Reggio Emilia approach. Curate an open ended environment (valued as the third teacher). Plan and implement an emergent curriculum through the hundred languages of children. Research and observe along with the children. Invest in a personal relationship with each student and family, ensuring that each child feels valued as an individual. Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college. Create nurturing supportive educational environments for preschool children at various stages of development. Provide guidance, mentoring, and leadership to student teachers. Uphold the mission, vision and values of Fortune School.

Additional Benefits: 12 paid sick days, 12 paid vacation days and 2 paid floater days. Additional paid holidays. 403(B) Retirement Plan (Fortune matches up to 4% of contributions after one year of employment)

Upon receiving an offer of employment, the following documents must be submitted: DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance/ TB screening results /Employment eligibility verification (I-9)/ Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Maintain student health, safety, ratio and supervision at all times according to Title 22 regulations. Assist in caregiving routines such as hand washing, serving meals, diapering, toileting, and naptime. Provide stimulating Reggio inspired educational experiences which promote socio/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Help to scaffold lessons and environments to meet the developmental needs of each child. Help to plan, implement and evaluate daily instructional activities. Prepare instructional materials, set up activities. Actively participate with children. Collaborate with the lead teachers to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices. Nurture meaningful relationships with families in the classroom. Assist the lead teacher in writing formal and informal ongoing observation throughout the year. Assist the lead teacher in creating and displaying a variety of documentation boards. Utilize age appropriate, positive discipline techniques. Work with the teaching team to help identify unique student needs. Respectfully work with lab students, and volunteers. Ensures the safety, security, cleanliness, and orderliness of the classroom and playground environments Actively participate in professional development activities, staff meetings, and school events. Assist lead teacher with supporting and encouraging emergent plurilingual learners and family biliteracy. Maintain confidentiality of students and families. Support lead teacher in preparation for parent/guardian conferences. Complete center paperwork (accident reports, potty logs, observations of children) in a timely manner. Maintain knowledge of current trends and research in the field of early childhood education. Assist lead teacher with selecting classroom supplies by request to administration. Address concerns with the lead teacher. Perform other related duties as required and assigned. Support the mission, vision, and core values of Fortune Schools. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY TO: Work with students in small groups, 1:1 and large groups. Child Development and early learning techniques. Willingness to follow the Reggio Emilia approach. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds. Ability to work indoors or outdoors. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to assume postures in low levels, get up and down from the floor, and engage in physical activity with children. Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A permit or credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program. OR Successfully completed with passing grades, at least 12 units from an accredited or approved college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development covering areas of child growth and development, or human growth or development, or child, family, and community, or program/curriculum. AA degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field (Preferred) 1+ year experience working in a childcare setting with 2-5 year old. Valid First Aid/CPR training, or willingness to obtain. Mandated reporting training (or ability to comply within 30 days)

Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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