Preschool Teacher Assistant

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Responsible for a classroom of 2-5 year old children. Must work well with family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

Schedule:

• 12 months, full-time employment, Monday-Friday, typically school day hours plus once weekly extended care

OR

• 12 months, part-time employment, Monday - Friday, from noon - 5:30

Salary:

$13.50 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned to this position. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

• Providing quality, age-appropriate work that engages students aged 2 - 5 in learning
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiating instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implementing adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments
• Planning lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrating knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
• Continuously using a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Providing a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
• Relating to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
• Writing, speaking, and presenting in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
• Performs any related duties as assigned by the Center Director or Head of School.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meets required standards as specified by the State Department of Health/Child Care Licensure Standards for staff including fingerprinting and background check
• Obtain or have certification in CPR and First Aid
• Experience working with children
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person