Educational assistant Jobs in Thornton, CO

Preschool Education Coach  Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center  Position Overview  Schedule :

• Monday–Friday, 7 : 30 am - 3 : 30 pm (with some flexiblity) Employment Type : Year-round Full-time   Pay Range : $20–$25.50 per hour   The Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center is seeking a reflective, nurturing, and collaborative coach to join our vibrant educational team.
• We are looking for someone who is confident in working with our educators to grow their practice in a reflective format through relationships and collaboration.  About Us  At the Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center, we nurture each child’s innate curiosity and sense of wonder through a play-based, emergent curriculum.
• Our values-centered approach is inspired by Jewish tradition, the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and social-emotional learning.
• We honor children as capable co-constructors of knowledge and view families as essential partners in our learning community.   Key Responsibilities  Professional Development of Self and Others   Attend all required meetings and trainings for Rabbi Steven Foster ELC  Understand and support the vision and mission of Rabbi Steven Foster ELC at Temple Emanuel Support educators with their understanding of ‘Reggio Emilia’   Support educators with the set-up of their classrooms, paying close attention to licensing requirements and keeping true the vision of the school   ​​​​​​ Supervision / Management of Educators   Regularly visits classrooms to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and school standards.  Create and provide training to support improved understanding as needed  Work in partnership with the School Director and administrative team to provide consistent feedback to educators, as well as evaluate, set goals and document performance  Ensure that all performance documentation takes place in a timely and accurate manner and is kept in personnel files  Leverage strengths of others to develop an effective team Understands and assists staff members with developmentally appropriate practice in Early Childhood Education   Lead and inspire staff to accomplish the goals of the school.
• Manage a growth mindset culture in the acquisition of those goals  In collaboration with the School Director, engages in ongoing reflection, assessment and fine-tuning of the school  Provide hands-on assistance to staff facing behavioral or academic challenges with individual students.
• Support staff in creating individualized education plans for students with behavioral or academic challenges.
• Schedules follow up meetings and takes part in any conversation with families  Support staff with communication to families Benefits - $18.50–$25.50 per hour  (including 2 hours paid dedicated planning) - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - up to 100% employee Health Coverage! - 3 1 / 2 weeks of Paid Time Off  PLUS 7 weeks and Jewish Holidays for scheduled closures! - Significantly Discounted Childcare   Required Qualifications  -Large Center Director Qualifications - Early Childhood Lead Teacher Qualified and / or Level 3 Credential on PDIS  - 1-5 years of mentoring and or coaching in Early Childhood Education - Strong understanding of emergent curriculum and child-centered learning   - Commitment to fostering a warm, inclusive, and respectful environment   - Comfort integrating Jewish values into classroom experiences (Hebrew is not required) Physical Requirements  - Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and interact at child’s level   - Comfortable sitting, kneeling, and moving on the floor   - Willingness to engage in active indoor and outdoor play   Powered by JazzHR