Assistant Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The assistant in the preschool must be patient, animated, work as part of a teaching team, able to support children in the 3 to 5 year old age range in developing social-emotional and other developmentally appropriate skills and have a warm, caring approach to working with groups of children. This busy classroom is lively, full of many activities and children are supported to play and work together in a play-based learning environment.

Duties

Support children in learning, and developing relationships with each other. Helping with meals, bathroom, rest time, transitions and cleaning the classroom. Assisting Lead teacher with paperwork as required by the state. Following center policies and being a team player. Supervision of groups during the whole day. A full time, year round position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a 45 hour course in child development. Professional development training as required by the state. Current CPR / 1st aid card.

Nice To Haves

12 months experience in a group care setting. college course work in child development

Benefits

paid holidays, paid vacation / sick / personal time off