What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Staff position at Festa?
Early Childhood Staff
Festa 3-Generation Family ESL Program
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Festa connects neighbors to build relationships that end poverty—in this generation. We partner with children and families facing poverty – many are New Americans, and many reside in suburbs. Early Childhood staff care for and nurture the youngest children of adults who are simultaneously attending English as a Second Language classes on site. Because many of the children may never attend traditional preschool, this is an exceptional opportunity to introduce and cultivate early childhood educational elements, including intentional exposure to the English language/usage. The classroom will operate with a daily schedule, learning centers and an emphasis on building prosocial skills that will be the foundation for future learning. This is a fun and high energy, multicultural environment. 2 classrooms: 3 months – walking; walking to 3 yrs.
LOCATION:Upper Arlington Lutheran Church (UALC) The Church at Mill Run 3500 Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026; 614-586-7939.
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
HOURS:September 7, 2023 – April 30, 2024. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15-9:00 pm.
- 8-10 hours per week including staff training, program nights and final wrap up.
COMPENSATION
Range is $12.50 - $13.50 an hour based on experience and qualifications. Position does not qualify for health insurance, paid sick time, vacation time, or mileage reimbursement.
REQUIREMENTS:
● Experience working with young children (infants, toddlers, preschoolers) preferably in a group setting.
● Knowledge of and the ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and friendly classroom.
● Demonstrated love of children and a willingness to play.
● Ability to model and support development of “prosocial skills.”
● Experience managing challenging behaviors in a positive way.
● A passion for local mission work: a heart to minister to children and adults who are multicultural and socio-economically diverse, as well as with community volunteers.
● Good communication and people skills with an ability to work with parents who are still learning the English language.
● An appreciation of and affinity for working with community volunteers.
● Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, bend, sit on floor and move with agility.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
● Be on site during scheduled hours each day that program operates, and participate in classroom set-up and clean-up.
● Enthusiastically support FUN daily enrichment programming (educational, recreational, arts/crafts etc.) appropriate for preschool-aged children, rotating activities/materials/music to keep experience rich and fresh.
● Support children in meeting goals of separating from parents, self-care skills, making choices, following a routine and learning positive ways to get their needs met.
● Assist in ensuring the safety and well-being of children; maintain a safe and clean classroom; support children with self-care tasks such as handwashing; interact and play with children during planned and free choice activities while supporting and encouraging involvement and exploration.
● Model and promote pro-social skills.
● Support helping children learn how to control their own behavior using a positive approach while setting clear expectations and appropriate limits.
● Assist in developing a community by promoting individual children’s strengths and talents, supporting the development of new friendships, and ensuring each child is treated as a “gift.”
● Incorporate volunteer appreciation into everything we do.
● Present a professional attitude in dress, manner, and conversation; maintain confidential information shared by children, parents and other staff.
● Identify issues/concerns and communicate them to Site Leader in a timely manner.
Application Process
● Please complete an application: tinyurl.com/festaishiring
● Position requires satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
● Festa is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14