Play Cousins Collective Early Childhood Educator

Play Cousins Collective - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Louisville, KY

About the position

The Early Childhood Educator at Play Cousins Collective is responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment for young children. This role involves facilitating various educational activities, supporting children's developmental milestones, and ensuring their safety and well-being during classroom activities. The educator will adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of children and maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games, storytelling, and nature activities
• Support the management of classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks, and meals
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Help children reach developmental milestones
• Always provide appropriate supervision for children
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
• Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
• Physically assist with toileting, changing children, and emotionally supporting children during these activities
• Provide bus monitor support as needed, including riding the bus with students and supporting bus drivers with supervision
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and school staff
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
• Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures
• Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience providing behavioral and instructional support to Pre-K and early childhood students
• Associate's degree (preferred)

Nice-to-haves

• Energetic and passionate about working with children
• Demonstrate the ability to create a positive learning environment that motivates all students
• Provide feedback and coaching for students in a manner that promotes learning and growth
• Demonstrate the ability to listen and deliver information clearly and succinctly
• Pay attention to detail in all aspects of the role, including required documentation
• Balance multiple priorities successfully