What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Assistant Teacher/Opener position at Precious Moments Academy?
Job Overview
Precious Moments Academy is looking for a qualified Assistant Teacher/Opener to assist students with morning activities and preparedness for their day. An Assistant Teacher/Opener must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications include reliability, great work ethics and a passion for teaching 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 academic, social, and emotional development of children so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Responsibilities
- Organize breakfast, morning activities and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Assist in the implementation of a creative program suitable for preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Proven experience as a teacher and caregiver.
- Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered and friendly
- Certification in child CPR
Join us in making a difference in the lives of young learners!
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person