Bilingual Spanish Preschool Teacher Assistant (6 months experience min)

Reports to: Lead Teacher or Director

Salary Classification: Hourly

Benefits: paid time off, health reimbursement , bonuses

This position calls for a high degree of flexibility in accommodating student needs. The assistant is expected to look and act professionally as well as always abide by the school mission. The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following:

• Enthusiasm, imagination, patience, proper time management, flexibility, sense of humor
• A detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the standards of early childhood education, specifically play-based curricula.
• An understanding of how students' learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development and an understanding of the stages of child development.
• An ability to enjoy interacting positively and peacefully with children, their families, and staff.
• An enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude
• A good sense of team spirit; communicating with diverse groups; fostering positive relationships; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; exhibiting tact, patience, proper stress management, kindness, and a positive attitude.
• A belief in the benefits of bilingualism
• Ability to work, both individually and as a team member, with people of diverse educational, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds including children, parents, staff, and the public.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Education/Experience: HS degree or equivalent. 6-month experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Have or willing to obtain a fingerprint clearance card, TB medical clearance, and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to pass a Central Registry Background check.
• Proof of COVID19 Vaccine
• Languages: Fluent in reading, speaking, and writing in English and Spanish.
• The customary methods of performing the job's functions may require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and sweeping; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity. May spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture.
• Member or willing to join Arizona ECE Registry
• Proof of completion or willingness to complete DES Preservice Training requirements

Specific Duties

• Work with supervising teacher(s) to generate a schedule to assist in daily education needs.
• Assists in ensuring that children are involved in activities that are suited to their immediate emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs.
• Assist children in taking responsibility for equipment and materials used.
• Sit at the level of the children using a quiet voice, moving to other areas where needed. Provide and maintain focus on children’s activities.
• Greet families and visitors.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down outdoor learning environments.
• Alert teacher of equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement
• Read staff meeting notes every week.
• Support the teacher in bringing Spanish language, traditions, and customs into the classroom
• Create a substitute plan
• Ensure children are released to an authorized person.
• Attends staff meetings or in-service training as directed.
• Ability to work, both individually and as a team member, with people of diverse educational, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds including children, parents, staff, and the public.
• Substitute teach if needed.
• Support, model, and guide children to resolve their issues using peaceful conflict resolution strategies.
• Adhere to all policies and regulations found in Personnel Handbook.
• Assists children with toileting needs
• Accept additional duties to help the preschool run smoothly and safely
• Clean and disinfect as directed.
• Maintain a personnel file.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Language:

• Spanish and English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ 85718 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18