What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant position at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL?
About This Role
This position is working with our 2-5 year-olds in individual age classes (2, 3, 4, or 5's) from 2:30-5:30 Monday - Friday. Students have free play, snack, circle time, reading/cuddle time, gross motor play and sometimes extracurricular activities as scheduled. Assistants will facilitate the activities and supervise play and mealtimes.
What You'll Do
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of materials
- Follow Center policies
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation of children
- Supervise snack time, gross motor play on the playground or in the gym, facilitate play in the centers
- Help ensure smooth transition from the Preschool to home
- Convey any classroom information to parents upon pick-up.
- Maintain professional relationships with parents and other staff.
Requirements
- Must be at least a High School Graduate and 21 years old
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Must be able to stand for up to three hours
- Must be active enough to keep pace with small children
- Must be of the Christian Faith
Nice to Have
- High Energy with a positive disposition
- Ability to work well with others
- Strong understanding of Child Development
- Must Clear the background Check
- Must pass a health Screening
- Strong Communication Skills
- 1-2 Years experience working in a Childcare setting
Benefits
- Paid CPR/1St Aid Training
- Personal Time Off
- School year schedule with School holiday days off
- Some Paid Holidays
Salary : $15 - $16