Become an Assistant Teacher with PNWK Forest School!
100% Outside all year long!
Do you love being outdoors and working with children? We are in search of upbeat and energetic teachers to join our growing team of caring educators.
Part Time Positions: 15-25 hours/week
Possible Schedules include combinations of the following days/times based on PNWK scheduling needs: Monday - Friday 8:40 am - 12:45 pm | Monday - Friday 1:15-4:45pm*higher need in morning classes
Pay: $22+ (higher wages dependent on experience and education)
Possible Teaching Locations: Snohomish County: Snohomish, Bothell, Lake Stevens PNWK offers paid online and in person training!
Duties with Children
- Ensure the children are safe and accounted for, maintaining visual and auditory supervision at all times
- Model appropriate behaviors by interacting with children in a supportive and open-minded manner
- Actively support social-emotional growth using positive, respectful and developmentally appropriate language
- Assist Lead in maintaining class schedule and responding to class needs
Professional Expectations
- Positively project the mission, goals, philosophy and policies of the preschool to families, staff and community
- Regularly arrive for work on time and prepared for the day
- Attend professional development workshops and follow training plans as provided
- Participate in monthly team meetings
- Work positively & collaboratively with team, maintaining open and respectful communication
Qualifications
- At least one year of experience working with groups of children
- Excellent executive functioning skills, strong multitasker & communicator
- Loves working with young children and is energetic and passionate about working one-on-one with children, as well as with groups of children
- Be able to crouch down, bend down, and stand outside in varying weather for long periods.
- Team player, able to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an all-outdoor, all-weather setting
- Must have (or be willing to obtain) a Current Emergency First Aid and Child CPR certificate
- Must pass a background check.
- COVID Card and Proof of Measels Vaccination Proof
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to all locations within county as required
- Smart phone with ability to download and utilize school communication apps daily
- Be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
