What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afternoon Assistant Teacher position at Faith Friends Learning Center?
Title – Assistant Teacher
Monday-Friday, 2pm-6pm
Purpose of Position
· Assist the Lead Teacher in working with children, parents, staff and Director to provide a quality preschool and/or child care program.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
· Understand the philosophy of Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center.
· Responsible for the welfare, health, and safety of the children in assigned group.
· Assist in providing appropriate learning experiences for children in all content areas.
· Report problems of child/room management or any other pertinent information to the Lead Teacher/School Age Coordinator.
· Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.
· Assist in upkeep and cleanliness of all classroom equipment and materials.
· Prepare daily program activities as instructed by the Lead Teacher.
· Keep employee file updated to meet all licensing and center requirements.
· Attend staff meetings and other meetings as designated by Director.
· Work with all staff in a cooperative manner to achieve the objectives of the program.
· Inform Director in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints, or other problems which should be handled by the Director in the best interest of the center.
· Understand and adhere to statutory reporting requirements for suspected cases of child abuse.
· Adhere to the Employee Handbook and church policies.
· Follow all rules and regulations as outline by ODJFS.
· Perform all other duties as assigned by Director.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understand developmentally appropriate practices of early childhood education.
- Must have a willingness to work under the supervision of a professional teacher.
- Discretion in handling confidential matters.
- Must pass required background checks and meet ODJFS licensing requirements.
Education and Training
- High School Diploma
- Have verifiable satisfactory experience working with children and coworkers.
- Must meet all state licensing requirements.
- Possess good reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
- Must be able to sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and bend.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Schedule & Pay Rate
- Hourly Part-Time Position Monday-Friday 5-34 hours per week
- Hourly Rate is $14.00/hour
Reports to Director of Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14