Preschool Assistant Teacher

Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Preschool Assistant Teacher! In this dynamic role, you will support the lead teacher in creating a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment for young learners. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help foster a love of learning while promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while gaining valuable classroom experience in a supportive setting.

Join us to help shape the future by inspiring young minds! This role offers an exciting chance to develop your skills in early childhood education while making a positive difference every day.

Mary J Treglia Community House

Job Position: Assistant Teacher for Preschool

Reports to: Director of Education and Learning

40 hour week

Beginning Date: as soon as filled

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for offering a high quality developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool age children. Responsible to participate in all educational aspects of the preschool in collaboration with the lead teacher. Support the agency’s mission, vision, and code of ethics to welcome, empower, educate and advocate for Siouxland families with a special emphasis on new Siouxland families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Understand, plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool age children utilizing The Creative Curriculum.

· Develop weekly lesson plans in collaboration with the lead teacher focusing on all areas of development (physical, social-emotional, cognitive, language, math, social studies, science, art).

· Plan and implement field trips and other special educational events throughout the summer.

· Individualize and scaffold for each child.

· Utilize the Ages & Stages screening tool with all children and work with Special Education Services as needed.

· Document and assess growth and development of all children in the class through the GOLD Assessment.

· Keep accurate and complete files for each child, including medical/health information.

· Adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

· Be familiar and follow state policies, statues, regulations and procedures for continued licensing through HHS and for IQ4K rating.

· Maintain confidentiality for children, families, program and agency.

· Maintain a clean and organized classroom.

· Collaborate with other agencies for the benefit of the students and their families.

· Keep open and timely communication with the preschool teacher and director if any challenges arise.

· Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

- An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

- CDA preferred

- Interest and passion to work with children from diverse backgrounds, including a high percentage of English Language Learners

- Maintain current First AID/CPR Training and Mandatory Reporting Certification

- Previous experience working with young children in daycare, preschool, or private school settings is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their growth in a nurturing environment

- Able to act in a professional manner

- Able to communicate orally or written in an effective manner

- Able to manage time proficiently

- Able to develop positive relationships with all children in the class

- Ability to promote parent involvement and engagement

- Able and passionate to work with English Language Learners

- Be familiar with word processing programs, including Word, Excel, Google Docs

- Able to submit accurate reports and required paper work

- Able to identify problems and communicate concerns to appropriate co-workers and supervisors, including attending staff meetings

- Ability to respond appropriately, both mentally and physically, to an emergency or crisis situation

- Daily kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds

- Able to comply with all background checks

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17