Assistant Preschool Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION
Preschool Assistant/Float

PURPOSE: To assist and support to the Lead Teacher in the room all preschool classrooms. Ages 3-5 years old

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate with a variety of people and be supportive of different families and cultures
• Ability to problem solve quickly
• Be flexible and able to shift gears and go with the flow as needed
• Ability to lift children and also get up and down from the floor
• Ability to work with the director and staff as a team player
• An abundance of creativity, enthusiasm, patience and love for children
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Some experience and skills in parenting issues
• Has an interest in continuing in the field
• A heart for God and service

SUPERVISION: Reports to the Director of Summit Early Learning Center

WORK WEEK: Approximately 40 hours 9:30-5:30 M-F

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full-time

COMPENSATION: Hourly $16.00-$20.00 depending on experience, education and qualifications

BENEFITS: As described in the Summit Early Learning Center Employee Handbook
Paid time off
Retirement for full time employees
Self Care Allowance

75% Staff discount

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with the children and model loving and appropriate behaviors for children and parents
• Supervise the arrival and dismissal of children and communicate with parents
• Oversee and be responsible for the duties of an aide if one is needed
• Attend staff meetings, stay current on CPR and 1st Aide, Mandatory Reporting, Standard

Precautions and have 15 hours of appropriate continuing education each calendar year

• Set up an account on Professional Development Information System (PDIS). We can assist with this step.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person