Childbirth Educator jobs in Berkeley, CA

Do you want to work in a fun, team and family-oriented environment? Are you a teacher or have experience working with kids?

Wild Child is looking for a dynamic, dedicated and creative Support Educator who wants to make a difference and impact a community of young learners - someone who is open to getting WILD with us!

As a Support Educator, you will be responsible for assisting in any of the classrooms within our schoolhouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses a solid understanding of development throughout early childhood and has knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
• Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, science and physical activities.
• Guides children's lifelong lessons that go beyond the classroom and supports the creative output of children’s art/curriculum.
• Creates and maintains relationships with every child and family and assesses their needs. Ensures parents are knowledgeable about the child’s program.
• Creates and employs curricula that are developmentally appropriate and meets the needs of children from diverse backgrounds.
• Promotes and fosters each child's positive self-esteem and individual development toward fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
• Encourages and models language expansion, extended learning and problem solving strategies throughout the day.
• Support development and implementation of weekly lesson plans that are consistent with the program curriculum and pre-K guidelines.

Knowledge

Educator must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Early Childhood growth and development
• An understanding of early childhood education curriculum
• Computer programs and applications needed to communicate with staff and community: Slack, Brightwheel, Google Workplace, Canva

Educator Skills and Abilities

The Educator must demonstrate the following skills:

• teamwork and collaboration
• supervisory skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• decision making skills
• oral and written communications skills
• stress management skills
• time management skills
• problem analysis and assessment
• attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• delegation of authority and responsibility
• information gathering and monitoring

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and State certification. A baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or related field of study, or
• At least 6-12 units in core child development courses required and Child Development Permit issued by California Credential

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPR & First Aid certification required after hiring and must be maintained.
• CA Child Care Permit or equivalent credentials

Personal Attributes

Educator demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• be honest and trustworthy
• be respectful
• possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• be flexible
• demonstrate sound work ethics

Working Conditions: Indoor/outdoor environments, preschool classrooms, playgrounds, offices.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person