Early Preschool Educational Support Staff

First Presbyterian Church of Nashville

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Job Summary

The Early Preschool at First Presbyterian Church of Nashville is accepting applications for part-time Early Preschool Educational Support Staff for the 2024/2025 school year. Experience with, and knowledge of, early childhood education, NAEYC standards, DHS regulations, and Emergent Curriculum is desired. We operate on a school year calendar, are NAEYC accredited, and offer competitive pay. Educational Support positions are 5 days/week, 8:30 AM-2:45 PM4

Job Responsibilities

Assistance to Teaching Staff

• Responsible for supporting teaching staff from 9:00 am. until 2:30 pm.
• Assists teachers in classroom preparation tasks as needed.
• Give teachers breaks daily and at other times as necessary.
• Take the place of a teacher as needed.

Interactions with Children

• Interacts with children at their level.
• Greets children as they enter the school.
• Models appropriate interactions.
• Consistently supervises children in the classroom.
• Consistently supervises children on the playground.

Qualifications

Professional Development

• Completes Early Childhood education training annually as required by TN DHS.
• Follows a professional development plan that meets the NAEYC criteria for education.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Education courses in progress or a CDA or higher degree related to Early Childhood Education are desired.

Experience: Past work or volunteer time interacting with young children.

Knowledge:

• TN DHS Childcare Rules and Regulations
• TN Early Childhood Education Early Learning Developmental Standards (TN-ELDS)
• NAEYC Criteria
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Emergent Curriculum

Skills/Abilities:

• Works well on a team.
• Communicates well with teaching staff.
• Communicates well with parents.
• Communicates well with administration.
• Share insights and ideas during planning sessions.
• Basic camera/iPad skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume to Candyee Goode.

Details

• Date Posted: April 20, 2024
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Educator
• Service Area: Children / Youth
• Working Hours: Mon - Fri; school year calendar