ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging after-school experience in alignment with Sabot School’s values
• Supervise and take responsibility for a group of approximately 15 children alongside co-teachers
• Actively participate in activities with students, including leading or assisting with games and creative projects
• Cultivate relationships with parents, making an effort to share helpful details about the student experience and facilitating smooth transitions during pickup
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students
• Build strong relationships with students, helping them to feel safe, known, and cared for
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Sabot employee and parent handbooks.
• Demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and respect for all members of the Sabot community, regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, family structure, gender identity, or gender expression
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Preschool
• Ensure compliance with Preschool licensing requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Education: A minimum of an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited community/junior college, college, or university is preferred.
• Experience: Experience with children in a professional setting is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reliable and dependable, with a strong commitment to being present and punctual every day
• Caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic about working with children
• Ability to engage and manage groups of children in a variety of settings
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, serving as a role model for students
• Professional demeanor, with the ability to follow through on commitments and responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time during supervision and activities both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs (e.g., lifting children, materials, or equipment)
• Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend down to the child's level for supervision, assistance, and engagement in activities
• Ability to assist children with physical needs, such as helping with mobility, eating, or restroom routines
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, which may include running, lifting, or assisting children to safety
• Ability to supervise children during physical activities, such outdoor play, while remaining alert to potential safety hazards
  

SABOT SCHOOL'S MISSION STATEMENT

Grounded in inquiry and empathy, Sabot School nurtures joyful learners – resilient individuals who grow as their authentic selves while meeting challenges with confidence.