Studio Classroom/EDP Support

Exempt 1.0 FTE

Reports to Director and Assistant Director of the Infant-Toddler Education Program

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All UCDS employees are expected to embody the school’s mission to design a culture of inquiry essential to meaningful learning; cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities; and engage diverse perspectives in an ongoing effort to shape and share our innovative education model.

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Job Summary 

The Studio Classroom/EDP Support position supports the Infant-Toddler Education Program (known as The Studio). They help with all elements of learning and care, including school day and afternoon programming, summer programming, classroom management, and student well-being. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Lead Teachers and Special Programs Leads with facilitating provocations, projects, and activities with an approach that is culturally sensitive, follows an anti-bias perspective, and is reflective of children’s developmental abilities.
• Assists and provides classroom support for all Studio classroom teachers and teams carrying out the daily classroom routines, activities and tasks.
• In collaboration with all Studio faculty and staff: implements and facilitates summer programming.
• Works with lead teachers and staff to create a positive and safe learning environment that meets the health, safety and developmental needs of students according to licensing regulations and health and safety procedures.
• Practices thoughtful, respectful and successful classroom management techniques.
• Assists in providing all necessary care for young children such as changing diapers, preparing bottles, feeding, changing clothes, helping with naps, etc. 
• Helps to prepare and gather materials required to implement daily program activities. 

Classroom Coverage Duties

• In collaboration with classroom teachers, provides classroom coverage during parent/guardian conferences and team or individual planning times. 
• Assists and provides classroom support for any/all Studio classrooms and teams during lunch breaks, planned and unplanned absences, and as needed.
• Provides care for faculty/staff EDP during in-service days and monthly staff meetings as needed. 
• Facilitates the end of school day routine when covering the classrooms during team plannings. 

Collaboration

• Proactively communicates with all Studio faculty and staff to ensure that all student and program needs are met.
• Proactively communicates with the lead teachers and with the director/assistant director when appropriate, keeping them informed of significant happenings in the classroom and in the program. 

Program Requirements

• Completes other projects as assigned by the Infant-Toddler Education Program Director or Assistant Director.
• Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) with others, including administrators, colleagues, staff, parents/guardians in order to maintain constructive and professional relationships.
• Takes part in pre-service and in-service professional development when not providing classroom coverage. 
• Carries out all policies according to The Studio educational philosophy, licensing regulations, The Studio Handbook, and The Studio Health and Safety Policies Handbook.covering the classrooms during team plannings
• Maintains Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) Statewide Training and Resource System (STARS) hours. daily activities that are developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, follow an anti-bias perspective, and meet children’s developmental needs. 
• Keeps personal information regarding children and their families confidential.
• Participates in annual goal setting and receives regular feedback, facilitated by the Infant-Toddler Education Program Director and Assistant Director. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct reports. 

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• At least one year of experience working with children (coursework or a degree in early childhood education is preferred)
• Familiarity with the Reggio-Emilia philosophy is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Meet the school’s standards when completing all background screenings.

About UCDS

We are a preschool through 5th grade independent school with an Infant-Toddler Education Program. We encourage students to stretch, reflect, collaborate, and think expansively—enriching their educational growth and ensuring they thrive in school and beyond.

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