PreSchool Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher (10 months/yr)

Valley Christian Preschool is seeking an Assistant Teacher to perform a wide variety of duties to support lead teachers and students.  VCPS Assistant Teachers serve as early Christian role models to children in their care by aiding lead teachers in the delivery of Christ centered lessons and learning opportunities.

At VCPS, our students come to school with a wide array of abilities, interests, and backgrounds. It is the job of our staff to engage each individual student and develop a relationship that not only supports learning, but also provides mentorship and wisdom in their Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with a selected age group of children to ensure learning goals are being met
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment, toys, and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Reinforce learning concepts presented by the lead teacher
• Nurture, guide, and encourage students for healthy growth
•  Supervise students in classrooms, halls, and play yards and report any injuries or behavioral issues.
• Utilize office machines (i.e. copier, stapler, scissors, computer, etc.) to prepare instructional material for use by students

Benefits Include:

●     403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions

●     Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement

●     Paid Vacation/Personal Days and Sick Time

●     Hourly rate of $18.50 per hour

●     Up to 14 paid holidays

For consideration, applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/ fingerprinting and a drug screen. Please apply on the Valley Christian Schools Employment site at www.vcschools.org/employment

About Valley Christian Schools

Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual student’s needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students.  Valley Christian Schools has over 1,200 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.

Qualifications

• A love for working with preschool age students
• High School diploma required; 12 ECE units preferred
• Experience working with preschool aged children preferred
• Must be able to work between 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Profess an active relationship with Jesus
• Active membership/attendance at a Protestant Christian church (preferably CRC or RCA denomination) is required.
• Supports the Mission and Doctrinal Statement of Valley Christian Schools

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position involves prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
• Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Constant seeing, hearing, and talking to monitor and work with the children

Salary : $19