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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Part-timesalary: 12.50–13.50 an hour
Early Learning Teachers Welcomed! Engaged. Motivated. Caring... Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Location: Kids Discovery International K2 - Mary Esther, FL Positions available in the following classrooms: • Float We have an opening to join our team of passionate educators who want to make the world a better place through creating a magical learning environment for young children. Be a part of a growing community of early childhood Early Learning Teachers Welcomed!

Engaged. Motivated. Caring...

Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Location: Kids Discovery International K2 - Mary Esther, FL

Positions available in the following classrooms:
• Float

We have an opening to join our team of passionate educators who want to make the world a better place through creating a magical learning environment for young children. Be a part of a growing community of early childhood educators who care about their teachers' joy and growth.

What We Offer Our Teachers:
• Our wonderful company emergent curriculum that empowers teachers to teach to the child and what the children want to learn, not to an outdated, dusty program
• Flexible schedule with the option to work part-time or the schedule that fits your life
• Opportunity for professional development paid for by the company through our partnership with Child Care Education Institute, in addition to state trainings
• Opportunity for advancement within the first year
• Unmatched, generous employee childcare discount (50% off for infants and toddlers, 75% for preschool and school age)
• Competitive benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision

Skills:
• Love of working with children!
• Knowledge of or ability to learn early childhood education standards.
• Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for children.
• Communication skills that reflect professionalism and kindness at all times.

Primary Tasks:
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum in accordance with the curriculum policy.
• Responsible for the basic care needs of each child in the classroom including assistance with dressing, toileting, tying shoes, regular hand washing, face cleaning, and any other tasks associated with good personal hygiene.
• Responsible for assisting the children with social development including teaching table manners during meals, working with a group of children to accomplish goals, teaching them to share, and other activities associated with social and emotional development.
• Ensure your classroom is in compliance with child care state licensing regulations.
• Provides daily physical gross motor activities with or without equipment or materials indoor and outdoor.
• Complete any required daily forms such as Child Tracking Sheets, Attendance Records, and any other paperwork assigned such as Incident/Accident reports.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Any other duties assigned by the Center Director.

Additional Abilities/Work Environment:
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Frequent periods of standing, stooping, bending, and occasional running.
• Must be able to maintain a strict classroom schedule to ensure State "ratio" compliance.
• Able to work a full assigned shift in order to maintain ratios shift schedules are typically 8 hours with a 30 minute break.

Requirements/Certifications:
• Subject to background check, First Aid/CPR Training, Food Handler's Card, TB Test, DCYF Trainings, Childcare Basics

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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This position will begin on 5/11/2024 and end on 8/17/2024 The OWL/Kids Discovery Field Station Educator is responsible for implementing the OWLs teen volunteer program at the Wilds. This position will help to train, schedule, and mentor the teen volunteers who work with guests at locations throughout The Wilds, including the Kids Discovery Field Station. The Kids Discovery Field Station is a... nature play area designed to encourage science exploration This position will begin on 5/11/2024 and end on 8/17/2024

The OWL/Kids Discovery Field Station Educator is responsible for implementing the OWLs teen volunteer program at the Wilds. This position will help to train, schedule, and mentor the teen volunteers who work with guests at locations throughout The Wilds, including the Kids Discovery Field Station. The Kids Discovery Field Station is a... nature play area designed to encourage science exploration in our youngest visitors. The OWL/Kids Discovery Field Station Educator will facilitate nature play activities in this space and perform daily maintenance of the area. The OWLs program also has an Ecology component where OWL teen volunteers assist our Ecology team with various restoration projects, animal husbandry, and field research.
• Assist Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator with teen volunteer training and scheduling process.
• Supervise teen volunteer activities at The Wilds.
• Make safety a priority for all activities and programs.
• Escort teen volunteers to assigned locations using a Wilds vehicle.
• Help to Maintain and update teen volunteer records including but not limited to medical forms, emergency release forms, and volunteer hours.
• Facilitate indoor and outdoor nature play activities and educational talks.
• Maintain Kids Discover Field Station including indoor and outdoor housekeeping and organization.
• Conduct Kids Discovery Field Station special events and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Minimum of two years of college-level coursework completed in related field (education, science, etc.); B.S. or B.A. in related field preferred.
• Experience with programming for guests of all ages.
• Experience with free play and/or nature play preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays required.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
• Possession of a valid Ohio motor vehicles operator’s license and a good driving record required.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in sometimes stressful situations required.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required (training will be offered).
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually required
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 20 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us. Because on the inside we're all outsiders. And if it's outside, we're all in. Position Purpose: Serve as a Kids Camp Counselor for L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools. Responsible for daily site & group supervision, and lesson plan and activity implementation. Ensures... operational logistics run smoothly between all groups. We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us. Because on the inside we're all outsiders. And if it's outside, we're all in.

Position Purpose: Serve as a Kids Camp Counselor for L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools. Responsible for daily site & group supervision, and lesson plan and activity implementation. Ensures... operational logistics run smoothly between all groups. Maintains a high level of camper awareness at all times, and ensures safety protocol is implemented as defined in the Safety Protocol / Emergency Response plans. Communicates directly and effectively at all levels across the operation with: other counselors, instructors, supervisors, management and parents.

L.L.Bean Kids Camp Counselors inspire youth to:
• Develop an appreciation for outdoor recreation by participating in a variety of outdoor activities
• Build new outdoor recreational skills that can be used for life
• Gain self-confidence by trying new things in a safe environment
• Become good stewards of the environment

Responsibilities:
• Work with L.L.Bean Instructors to teach the skills of kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, archery, and fly casting.
• Teach specific activities such as geocaching, orienteering, knot tying, and nature studies, as well as running a variety of games and initiatives.
• Contribute to the achievement of the goals and mission of the Outdoor Discovery Schools Kids Camp.
• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their group within activities and throughout the camp.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Complete morning preparations and end of day activities and responsibilities
• Teach the established curriculum with enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism
• Communicate to co-counselors, ODS instructors and/or supervisors any camper behavioral concerns in a timely manner.
• Take immediate and appropriate action to rectify any unsafe conditions. Immediately communicate to co-counselors and or supervisors any safety concerns.
• Participate in end of day briefings and communicate any issues that negatively impact the campers experience or program quality.
• Act as an L.L.Bean Brand ambassador by modeling L.L.Bean's core values of Outdoor Heritage, Service, Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Safe and Healthy Living.
• Ensure compliance with the L.L.Bean Comprehensive Health and Safety program by knowing and following all safety guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations. Take immediate and appropriate action to rectify any unsafe conditions.
• Assume additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position. A safety-sensitive position is one in which an impaired worker constitutes a serious and direct threat to workplace health and safety. Employees in this position must agree that they will not come to work or be at work at any time under the influence of alcohol or any drug that could render them impaired.

Education Level: Vocational/Technical Degree

Skills and Qualifications:
• Demonstrates high-energy and passion for the outdoors
• Able to put others at ease, relates easily to all personality types
• Can communicate clearly and confidently
• Knows how to encourage and give helpful feedback
• Experience as a Camp Counselor in Training or in another camp leadership role preferred.
• Experience working with kids.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Course work or degree in Outdoor Education or Childhood Education preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and computer literate.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to work 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday
• Must be available to work Monday - Friday from June 10 to August 15
• Must be available to attend training in Early June

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outside-we're all in. Visit llbeancareers.com to learn more.

Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves - because the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better
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