JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Teacher Assistant

Qualifications:

♦ Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency.

♦ Ability to relate positively with young children in a mature and responsible fashion.

♦ Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a quality preschool, child care center or church nursery is preferred.

♦ Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Responsibilities:

♦ Supervises a class with the teacher.

♦ Assumes the responsibilities of the teacher during the absence of the teacher.

♦ Plans with the teacher and helps implement the daily lesson plans and classroom activities.

♦ Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.

♦ Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities.

♦ Provides the children with verbal praises and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.

♦ Maintains the Primrose Schools professional attitude and work behavior.

♦ Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director.

♦ Observes all rules and regulations of Primrose Schools and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.

♦ Maintains professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the training manual.

♦ Assists in other capacities, as determined by the Director.

♦ Follows the schedule, as determined by the Director.

Upon Employment:

♦ Must meet all Primrose Schools and local, state or national basic health requirements as well as other requirements.

♦ First aid training, as required.

♦ Complete all necessary company employment and payroll forms.

♦ In states where required, personnel will have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed.

♦ The position of teacher assistant may be regarded as training for a Primrose Schools teacher position.

Reporting Relationship:

A Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Primrose School Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person