Preschool Assistant Teacher

Schedule : 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm (hours are subject to change) Monday-Friday. Must work breaks when school is not in session.

Job Summary :

The Assistant Preschool Teacher is responsible for supporting the teacher to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children. Responsibilities include assisting with implementing developmentally appropriate activities aligning with early childhood education standards, classroom management, providing individual attention to students and fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Support the teacher by preparing materials and assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. This position works with typically developing children, children acquiring more than one language and children with disabilities. Assistance is given to the Lead Teacher in carrying out the goals, policies and procedures and most importantly safety of all children. This position requires proficiency in the upkeep of observations that are given to the Lead Teacher in a timely manner to be entered into our online assessment system-Teaching Strategies Gold. This position reports directly to the Program Director as well as following all guidelines and tasks from the Lead Teacher.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the teacher with implementing age-appropriate lesson plans that align with early childhood education standards.
• Direct supervision of the children in the classroom setting and outdoors is required at ALL times. Supervision of children is the main priority.
• Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
• Assist lead teacher in preparation for small groups.
• Assist lead teacher in preparation for art projects and learning experiences.
• Interact appropriately with children to provide opportunities to develop self-esteem and social competence.
• Encourage self-expression, social-emotional growth, and foster their excitement to learn.
• Always ensure safety and well-being of the children, this includes physical well-being, social well-being and emotional well-being.
• Foster a play-based and hands-on learning environment that encourages exploration.
• Foster the integration of literacy, math, cognitive, science, art, and motor skills development into daily activities.
• Foster the use of storytelling, music, games, and other interactive methods to engage children.
• Daily observations of the children will be taken and any photos / observations are to be submitted to the lead teacher in a timely manner.
• Assumes the responsibility of the Lead Teacher when the Lead Teacher is absent.
• Counts children at every transition period to ensure all children are accounted for.

Communication & Collaboration :

Health & Safety :

Qualifications :

Completed one early childhood education course (ECE 101 or ECE 103) with a course grade of "C" or better and currently enrolled / attending in a second ECE course and (12) months of (1,820 hours) of verified work experience in the care and supervision of four or more children less than 6 years of age who are not related to the individual.

Preferred Skills & Traits :

Work Environment :

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mental Functions :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate and negotiate. Occasionally required to copy and compile.

Benefits :