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Preschool Assistant at A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village

Position Title: Preschool Assistant Teacher
Reports to: Preschool Lead Teacher/ Director of Education
Minimum Hourly Rate: $9.00/hour, 20 hours per week
Open: Immediately Closes: When filled

Nature of Work: This work involves assisting in teaching preschool classes and activities, in a science-based children's museum. To learn more about The Preschool at A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, go here.

Examples of Duties: the following is a partial description of job duties and is not all-inclusive.
· Assists in preschool classes from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM Mondays through Fridays,
· Assists in the planning, organizing, and supervision of constructive, playful programs designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling,
· Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests,
· Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and imaginative play,
· Assists in planning and supervising field trips, holiday programs, parent meetings, special events and parties,
· Assists in planning and providing nutritious snack menus,
· Provides customer assistance, and responds to inquiries and complaints, and
· Assists with the cleaning and maintenance of preschool facilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Minimum or comparable 2 years early childhood experience in preschool setting
· Ability to demonstrate competency in the "big ideas" of science, such as light, sound, motion, reaction, change
· Knowledge of the principles of early childhood development
· Knowledge of the rules and play of preschool age games and motor activities
· Ability to assist in planning and supervising activities and special events
· Ability to maintain current accurate records
· Ability to work effectively with people of all ages and levels of ability
· Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
· Ability to understand oral and written instructions
· Ability to move about the facility 75-100% of the workday
· Ability to lift and move 50lbs, and
· Must possess current First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates.

If you have further questions, please contact Sylvia Halsey at 503-371-3631.

Send resume, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to:
Sylvia Halsey Education Director
A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
116 Marion St. NE
Salem, OR 97301

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edu@acgilbert.org