PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER

We are currently looking for assistant preschool teachers for fall 2023. Our school is open Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm. Shifts would be within these parameters.

As a Preschool Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher to implement age-appropriate lesson plans and employing positive-redirection techniques. You will be a vital part of our team delivering a solid foundation for the future success of the children in our care, and play an integral part in their social, emotional and academic development.

We value and appreciate the gifts and talents that our employees bring to their position. Our team enjoy a Monday to Friday work schedule with no evenings or weekends.

Other benefits include:

• 8 paid Holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid bereavement and Jury days
• Free professional development training provided that goes toward state requirement hours
• Church-paid disability and life insurance
• 403b retirement account contributed by the Church* (*this is NOT a match, but a straight contribution to your retirement fund)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, including (pre-written) Jesus Time lessons and assist in classroom activities and maintaining classroom routines and schedules. Other duties include:

• Provide care, nurture, and assess children in developmentally appropriate positive interactions
• Help with the supervision and management of daily class functions of a group of children to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of the children
• Work with classroom staff
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom environment
• Communicate and build connections with families, staff, and the administrative team
• Interact professionally with families, staff, and the administrative team
• Maintain staff to student ratios at all times in your classroom or other classrooms if needed
• Complete minimum 16 clock training hours per year (all can be completed online and on demand)
• Attend staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as needed (4 to 6 a year)

Pay is based on candidate's years of experience working in a licensed daycare and/or education in child development/early childhood.

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply via Indeed

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person