Assistant Teacher

Title – Assistant Teacher

Monday - Friday

Morning and Afternoon positions available

Purpose of Position

· Assist the Lead Teacher in working with children, parents, staff and Director to provide a quality preschool and/or child care program. Looking for staff who can begin at the beginning of August for the duration of our 2024-2025 School Year Program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

· Understand the philosophy of Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center.

· Responsible for the welfare, health, and safety of the children in assigned group.

· Assist in providing appropriate learning experiences for children in all content areas.

· Report problems of child/room management or any other pertinent information to the Lead Teacher/School Age Coordinator.

· Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

· Assist in upkeep and cleanliness of all classroom equipment and materials.

· Prepare daily program activities as instructed by the Lead Teacher.

· Keep employee file updated to meet all licensing and center requirements.

· Attend staff meetings and other meetings as designated by Director.

· Work with all staff in a cooperative manner to achieve the objectives of the program.

· Inform Director in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints, or other problems which should be handled by the Director in the best interest of the center.

· Understand and adhere to statutory reporting requirements for suspected cases of child abuse.

· Adhere to the Employee Handbook and church policies.

· Follow all rules and regulations as outline by ODJFS.

· Perform all other duties as assigned by Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand developmentally appropriate practices of early childhood education.
• Must have a willingness to work under the supervision of a professional teacher.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Must pass required background checks and meet ODJFS licensing requirements.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma
• Have verifiable satisfactory experience working with children and coworkers.
• Must meet all state licensing requirements.
• Possess good reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Must be able to sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and bend.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule & Pay Rate

• Hourly Part-Time Position Monday-Friday 5-34 hours per week
• Hourly Rate is $12.50/hour

Reports to Director of Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13