Preschool Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the lead teacher, which includes lesson plans.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials.
• Supervise the classroom when the Lead Teacher is out of the room
• Help with the general housekeeping tasks
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the center at all times
• Treat all children with dignity and respect
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs/conferences
• Participate in professional organizations that work for the improvement of early childhood education
• Assist lead teacher with implementation of appropriate early childhood education experiences
• Help lead teacher to supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children enrolled at the Center
• Help to maintain a neat and organized classroom
• Help children establish good habit of personal hygiene' change diapers and assist with toilet training
• Attend parent group functions
• Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
• Report to lead teacher any problem which may occur with the children
• Observe, record, and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned
• Become familiar with and assist lead teacher with implementation of appropriate early childhood education experiences
• Other tasks as request by lead teacher or administration

Skills

• Be a mature individual
• Have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
• Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule
• Have effective interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
• Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
• Have the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality
• Be a team player, and have the ability to be flexible to benefit the team.

Physical requirements

Must have the ability to:

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
• Climb up and down stairs
• Have mobility required to ensure the safety of the children
• Work with children on the floor
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather
• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of children with Child Care Licensing safety requirementes
• Perform light duty cleaning
• Light typing and word processing

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,124.16 - $33,869.95 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sanford, FL 32771: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28,124 - $33,870