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Mission: Our Partner’s philosophy is a multi-layered approach built upon the foundation that each child deserves a warm, stimulating environment that fosters positive self-esteem and develops the love of learning. They provide multiple programs for children.

General Duties:

All teachers are responsible for the general supervision, management and assurance of safety, security and well-being of each child in the program.  Support teachers and provide classroom staff with assistance including reading to children, rocking babies, etc.  Additionally, some support teachers may fill specific roles such as outdoor classroom teacher to enrich the program for children. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Desire to want to work with the children, reading stories, rocking babies, and general assistance with caring for children as a valued asset to the teacher in a class room day care setting.
• Greet each child in a warm and friendly manner and provide quality customer service at all times (for children, families, center staff and the community).
• Interact with the children and encourage their involvement in activities.
• Encourage and model language expansion, extended learning and problem-solving strategies throughout the day.
• Support classroom staff as needed when substituting for absent staff.

Such as:

• Implement daily activities based on approved curriculum and center philosophy.
• Provide a warm, safe, and caring learning environment that is kept orderly, clean, appealing and in compliance with Environment Rating Scale or similar tool.
• Encourage family involvement in center activities and educational opportunities.  
• Follow universal health precautions in all situations.
• Perform daily health checks upon arrival of every child. 
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech problem, or other special need and reports these signs immediately to the Program Director for needed follow-up.
• Assist in maintaining classroom and playground, providing a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensure center personnel policies are followed.
• Keep scheduled hours and sign in/out every shift.
• Avoid showing favoritism or bias towards individual staff, parents, or children.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, etc., as required.
• Utilize resource materials, articles, videos, etc.
• Participate in on-site and off-site professional growth activities.
• Work cooperatively with center administration for the success of the organization.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed for smooth operation of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• One year experience with infant/toddlers and/or preschool children preferred.
• Pass physical exam, TB test, Criminal Record Clearance and Fingerprints and all other state license requirements, to be paid for by Partner, where applicable.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective, working relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Maintain and support program policies and procedures.
• Expressed commitment to the program and its philosophies during the term of your employment.

 Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to sit/stand both in/outdoors for prolonged periods.
• Ability to see, hear and speak.
• Ability to participate in regular standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, crouching, grasping, reaching above, and below the shoulder.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task in an energy demanding and often noisy environment.
• Ability to operate computer and complete other repetitive motion tasks.

Mission: Our Partner is a full day center serving children 2-5 years of age.  The program serves a diverse group of children including children with special needs.

Preschool Art Coordinator Requirements and Responsibilities

• Have prior experience offering developmentally appropriate art activities for preschool age children. Art activities for preschool children should emphasize the process rather than the product. Guidelines will be provided, but prior experience is necessary.
• Talk to children in a manner that reflects the organization’s social emotional philosophy.
• Work, when needed, with children on other routines.
• Provide a monthly calendar of activities to the supervisor including materials needed. As much as possible the Coordinator will plan activities with materials and supplies already in the center, but the Coordinator can order through the supervisor new materials as long as sufficient notice is given.
• Set up the art center with daily activities such as putting paper on the easel and ensuring there are sufficient paper, crayons, markers, etc. in the center.
• Set up additional appropriate activities in the center at least 2 or 3 times per week. Children learn from and enjoy repetition; therefore, these planned activities do not have to be different each day.
•  Proof of recent vaccinations, including TB. To be paid for by Partner, where applicable.
• Facilitate some group projects.
• Work with supervisor and other staff to develop projects that reflect the cultures of the children.
• Work with other teachers to help them extend the curriculum they are developing.
• Sit with the children while carrying out the activities being careful to let children do their own work without providing models.
• Teach the children to use the materials in a respectful area.
• Engage the children in set-up and clean-up as part of the process.
• Be aware of the program philosophy.
• Be able to call for support from the regular teachers and staff when needed.
• Accept supervision and ask for help when needed.
• Attend occasional meetings related to the position and/or art.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial face of the foundation, including greeting visitors and answering and screening telephone call
• Manage the organization’s Community Room calendar, and complete database entry in Salesforce for Community Room reservations and grant-related activities
• Prepare Community Room for meetings, orient users on equipment usage, handle breakdown and cleanup after meetings; serve as a liaison to Community Room users by answering any questions they have and processing paperwork
• Event planning for Board, Executive and Programs, including but not limited to sending out invitations, set-up, and food ordering
• Create and manage invitation list for events using Salesforce database, online invitations and other electronic tools
• Take staff meeting notes, and transcribe notes for distribution
• Assist in preparing Board meeting materials and uploading into BoardEffect system
• Provide administrative support for foundation staff, including any special projects designated by the CEO, photocopying, collating, scanning, mailing, scheduling, and filing documents
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondences such as U.S. mail, email, i.e. Metta info email
• Set up meetings, conference calls and webinars as needed
• Maintain office staff calendar
• Maintain a clean reception area, Community Room, supply room, and kitchen

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least 3 years of administrative experience required
•  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree recommended
• Strong computer skills, including maintaining a database. Proficient with Windows, Microsoft
• Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), Salesforce/foundationConnect, BoardEffect
• Experience with list management processes and tools
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Work independently and take initiative in decision-making and problem-solving
• Working collaboratively as part of a small team
• Comfortable moving tables and chairs, on casters, in fully carpeted room