Floating Assistant Teacher (25-30 hours per week)

Summary

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young children? Huguenot UMC Preschool is looking for a patient and compassionate childcare teacher who has experience working with children ages 6 months to 3 years old. This teacher will help with implementing developmentally appropriate activities that encourage healthy physical, social, and emotional development for students.

Our small class sizes and student/teacher ratios, along with supportive families and staff, create a warm, family-oriented school community that makes coming to work a joy.

Huguenot UMC Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, veteran status or age in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs or in employment.

Duties

Responsibilities include:
Feeding and diapering children as needed
Following schedules for each child set by parents and lead teachers
Interacting with children through conversation, reading, singing and playing
Assisting Lead Teacher with any tasks as needed

Requirements

Requirements are training and/or experience working with infants and toddlers, patience, creativity, and a love of children. A background check is required. School hours are 8:00-5:30 and work schedule for this position is 7:45-5:30 M and 12:15-5:30 T/W/TH/F (will try to adapt schedule to your availability if necessary).

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or CDA a plus

Benefits

Benefits Include:
Annual Paid Time-off based on work schedule
Paid training hours
Consistent weekly schedule and support for work/life balance - flexibility to have input in setting work schedule (20-25 hours per week to start)
Workman's Comp Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Annual review/salary increase along with opportunity for 3 bonuses per year
Many unpaid vacation days because we follow the public school calendar

About Us

Huguenot UMC Preschool began in 1971 and has continued to provide quality childcare and early education that is responsive to the needs of our teachers, families, and community for almost 50 years. Our Infant, Toddler, and Pre-Kindergarten Programs are designed to meet the unique needsofour parents and children. Our mission at Huguenot UMCPreschool is to prepare your child for a lifetime of successful learning.Ourdevelopmentally appropriate program supports your child's growth in a safe,nurturing, family-oriented environment.