What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Preschool Associate Teacher - 9 Months position at Gerner Family Early Education Center?
A retention bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid on January 15th (after completion of first semester) and June 15th (after completion of second semester).
POSITION TITLE: Preschool Associate Teacher - Full-time, 9-month position (9:00am-5:30pm)
REPORTS TO: Lead Teacher
MAJOR POLICY RESPONSLIBILITY:
The early education or school age Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate educational environment. They are accountable for their interactions with children and others. Major responsibilities include appropriate interactions with children and communication with parents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 18 years of age and a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication.
• Willingness and ability to be educated regarding developmentally appropriate practices with children.
• Continue education and/or professional development as required by program policy and accreditation criteria
• Able to lift 65 pounds to waist level on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. To provide a friendly and safe environment that encourages exploration and meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group.
2. To interact appropriately with the students and to encourage their involvement in activities.
3. To create, with the support of the master teacher, daily lesson plans based on curriculum.
4. To establish and maintain good written and verbal communication with parents on a daily basis as necessary.
5. To observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior. To report other program/site/classroom needs to appropriate individuals.
6. To use developmentally appropriate practices and conflict resolution strategies.
7. To maintain all paperwork, records, and files as required.
8. To be responsible for following through with all instruction from supervisor(s).
9. To prepare materials and paperwork as required by program needs.
10. To ensure compliance with Accreditation Criteria.
11. To report directly to program Lead Teacher.
OTHER
12. To inform the master teacher of program or individual needs.
13. To perform other duties as required.
14. To work overtime as directed by supervisor.
15. To attend meetings as requested.
16. To adhere to all school district and program policies.