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OakSong NATURE School is looking to hire ONE full-time Assistant Teacher in our toddler program. Available positions: Full-time 9:00 to 6:00 pm. Compensation: $16 -18 an hour, dependent on experience, plus benefits

About OakSong OakSong school (check us out at Oaksongschool.com) is a female-founded nature preschool committed to providing the best early childhood experience possible by allowing kids to be kids! We offer child-enriching experiences through the child-led approach (where children learn by pursuing their interests!). We value every student through holistic education, providing a whole-child approach by integrating emotional, social, and academic lessons into our curriculum. We have found the perfect balance as our approach is a hybrid of being Reggio Emilia-inspired, Waldorf, and STEM.

We are on 5 amazing acres in beautiful Dripping Springs, where our students are offered generous spaces to PLAY and EXPLORE. Our campus homes three pigs, chickens, a large outdoor garden, a mud kitchen (we get dirty!), water play during summertime, beautiful classrooms, teacher break spaces, and a friendly and supportive staff community.

If you ABSOLUTELY love children and love the outdoors and you are KIND, we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Benefits include Group Health-Medical, Dental and Vision
• Discounted Childcare
• 401K
• Above industry standard pay
• Birthday PAID DAY OFF
• PAID holidays
• Earned Paid time off- PTO
• One week PAID vacation during Christmas break
• Opportunities for professional development
• Advancement opportunities
• Full-time and Part-time openings
• Paid internship opportunities
• Paid Training
• Annual performance reviews- We are open to discussions on identifying what skills you will need for future long-term career goals and will help you work on the specific skills required.
• DESCRIPTION LOVE and care for the children at all times. Maintain and follow all required minimum standards laid out by the state of Texas.
• Support lead in developing a curriculum that is child-led with the assistance of our Reggio curriculum director.Following daily schedule, but have the ability to be flexibleDecorating the classroom and keeping it clean and orderlyCreating daily summary reports for children including a photos or videoParticipate in parent communicationMeeting children's basic needs (diapers, attention, etc.)Be familiar with and follow all school policies and licensing rules.Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect.Regular attendance is an essential requirement of the position in order to offer children and parents consistency.Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. approximately 100 times per day/shift.Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion are physical requirements of the position.Qualifications: Meet and exceed all state Child Care Licensing requirements
• Previous experience in childcare infant program, teaching, or other related fields
• Possess a teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills and problem-solving ability and desire to learn and grow as an educator
• Ability to build rapport with children, families and peers. Be patient and loving.OakSong School provides an early life experience that will lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and personal growth. We aim to provide the natural child with a safe and prepared environment to learn what the mind and heart desire while encouraging each child to discover what makes them unique.
• Ability to lift one hundred times a time up to forty pounds.
• Ability to be outside two to four hours a day weather permitting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person