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Part-time Floating Teaching Assistant in a PreK-JK Classroom Setting Toledo, OH

Part-time Floating Teaching Assistant in a PreK-JK Classroom Setting

Full Time • Toledo, OH
Position Opening: Part-time Floating Teaching Assistant in a PreKindergarten and Junior Kindergarten classroom setting  
Type: Part-time staff 15 hours a week (11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday) 
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: Aug. 6, 2024, for orientation 

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking an innovative early childhood teaching assistant who provides a warm and welcoming presence and ensures student safety.  An ideal candidate has experience being responsible for the supervision of students ages 3 to 5. We are looking for someone who performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. This part-time staff position reports to the Head of the Lower School and collaborates closely with the PreKindergarten and Junior Kindergarten faculty. 

Lower School, Floating PreK/JK Teaching Assistant
Maumee Valley Country Day School currently has an opening for an outstanding teaching assistant. The successful candidate must be a certified educator with experience working with preschool-age children and who possesses a true passion for developing a love of learning in his/her students.

This position reports to the Head of Lower School and collaborates closely with the lower school teaching staff. This is a part time hourly position.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Meet performance goals established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning
  • Involved in the supervision of the class or small groups of students at tasks assigned by the teacher in curricular areas (such as reading a story)
  • Assists in providing for the physical needs of students as regards health/hygiene, dressing/undressing (as appropriate), and toilet routines (as appropriate)
  • Model and reinforce positive behavior management strategies, encouraging cooperation, kindness, and respect among students
  • Actively supervise students and ensure student-to-teacher ratio is maintained at all times, including during outdoor/recess times, in restrooms and hallways, etc. to ensure student safety and well-being at all times
  • Assist with lunch and snack times and nap time
  • Ensure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures and maintain the learning environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner
  • Perform a variety of cleaning tasks
  • Involved in the observation of students and documentation of learning experiences
  • Actively engages in personal and professional work in support of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Demonstrates a love for teaching and working with children
  • Performs clerical duties as required
  • Places a high value on productive collaboration between themselves and their grade-level partners
  • Displays a personal passion for keeping abreast of educational research and effective practice;
  • May need to cover short-term absences of the teacher
  • Works independently with minimum supervision
  • Engage in annual goal-setting and evaluation with the classroom teacher and the Head of the Lower School
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Lower School

Skills and Competencies: 
  • Humor
  • Flexibility
  • Compassion
  • Professionalism
  • Resilience
  • Motivation
  • Innovation

Credentials:
  • Educational Aide Permit 
  • Experience working with children in a classroom setting 
  • First aid and CPR 

Background check
All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.

Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning
As Maumee Valley Country Day School approaches the 140th anniversary of its founding, it remains the preeminent educational institution in northwest Ohio. It is the only accredited, coeducational, nonreligious, and independent school in the area and attracts families from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan, and nations worldwide. Enrollment is about 470 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th Grade. We prepare students for global citizenship and admission to prestigious universities. We are known for outstanding academics, high test scores, a beautiful campus, unrivaled opportunities for study abroad, hands-on learning, and personal bonds between students and teachers.

At Maumee Valley, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people: We are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. As the only PreK-12 independent school in northwest Ohio, we support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program. 

A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. A journey of discovery and action defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum, including active lessons and serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world. It helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead.

Maumee Valley is grounded in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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