Preschool Assistant Teacher

We are looking for a qualified Assistant Preschool Teacher to facilitate a play-based curriculum in a faith-based setting. A qualified candidate must have a great love and patience for children, and work well with other adults. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• This is a support position in which you will follow the lead of the Lead Teacher to facilitate lessons
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Comfort with changing diapers and facilitating potty-training is important
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize snack and lunch time and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and assist lead teacher in preparing reports for parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Knowledge of NAEYC guidelines and criteria preferred, not required
• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher preferred
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR a bonus, but not required
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field preferred, but not required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person