What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher Assistant position at Happy Face Preschool /Daycare?
We are looking for a Preschool Teacher to guide and teach small children while preparing them for kindergarten. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily transition to the next level of education.
Responsibilities
- Work with teachers to create a fun and creative program geared toward preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.
- Track children’s progress and report to parents, we use a class App
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills and Expectations
- Background Check prior to working in the classroom
- Experience with children
- Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Good-tempered, friendly, and reliable
- Certification in child CPR or willing to obtain within 30 days
- Willing to take continuing education classes 20 hrs per year
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18