The Community Covenant Church Preschool and PDO Pre-K Assistant Teacher provides quality support, supervision and leadership to teacher's, children, and the classroom, while creating a nurturing and Christian atmosphere.

Position: 4 year old Pre-K Teacher is a part-time position that operates from August-May. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:15-2:30pm

Supervision Received: You will report to the Program Director and in collaboration with other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Pre-K Teacher will:

• Assist and guide children in activities and lessons
• Meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the children
• Assist the Lead Teacher by ensuring that room preparation of equipment and activities are available daily
• Follow a daily classroom schedule, but is flexible when it changes
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are cleaned, well maintained and safe at all times
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Build children's self-esteem, while always making sure they feel comfortable and safe
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance
• Monitor and recognize classroom behaviors. Adapt accordingly
• Clearly and effectively communicate
• Provide information and tools to keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child's progress.
• Participate in Preschool Community activities
• Attend monthly Staff Meetings
• Attend Required Training
• Agree to be Background Checked and Fingerprinted

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Pre-K Teacher must have:

• Experience in Early Childhood
• A High School Diploma or GED
• A positive attitude, high level of integrity, honesty, work ethic, and faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
• A caring, loving and nurturing personality
• Strong verbal and listening skills
• A strong ability to effectively handle issues amongst children in the classroom
• The ability to multitask
• A strong sense of time management
• Be compassionate and understanding
• Ability to work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and other staff

Essential Physical Requirements

The Pre-K Teacher must have:

• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Stand on your feet for long periods of time
• Be able to get up and down from the floor multiple times
• Bend and stoop to assist children
• Use a pleasant and clearly understandable speaking voice

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person