Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Preschool - Pete's Place

Knowledge/Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of principles of childhood growth and development required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Early Childhood Development in daily activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children required.
• Demonstrated ability for decision and problem solving abilities required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the ECLT routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the ECLT is absent on a particular day required.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, families and community resources required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain respectful relations and communication with staff, families, children and community required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to events happening at all times in classroom, and outdoor play areas required.
• Demonstrated ability to receive oversight and guidance from an onsite Lead Teacher or Director.

Education

This position must be at least 16 years old. High School Diploma, GED equivalent or HiSET preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registries

• American Heart Association: Heart Saver CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification required to be completed in first 30 days of employment and to be kept current thereafter.
• Current on the Montana Early Childhood Project: Practitioner Registry within 15 days of hire required.
• Infant Safety Essentials within 30 days and Health and Safety Required Professional Development within 90 days of hire required.
• Complete mandatory 16 hour annual training and keep current all St. Peter’s Health and State Child Care Licensing required immunizations required.