Preschool Assistant Teacher

Description

Title:                                       Assistant Teacher

FLSA Determination:           Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Accountability:                      St. Mark Catholic Preschool Director

Ministry/Dept:                      Preschool      

SUMMARY OF POSITION: To execute a daily program in line with St. Mark Catholic Preschool goals and beliefs for children age 18

months through 5 years old.

PURPOSE: To provide a nurturing Catholic environment that strives to meet each child’s spiritual and cognitive needs appropriate to age and ability to help students become faith-filled, well-rounded learners and thinkers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PRIMARY TASKS:

• Greet and assimilate each child upon arrival to school

• Provide a stimulating environment conducive to the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of

the child on and individual basis

• Recognize and participate in the interests and needs children in the class

• Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of each child in the class

• Supervise children at ALL times

• Assist lead teacher in the implementation of the curriculum and gathering necessary supplies before children enter into care

• Accept rotating responsibilities as assigned (ex. Setting up or putting away playground equipment, etc.)

• Safety check equipment, toys, furniture and all items in the room to ensure proper working order

• Attend all staff meetings as announced

• Prepare class newsletter pertaining to class activities

• Assist with bathroom needs as applied to diapering, toilet training or trained children in compliance with state

guidelines

• Help with care of ill and injured children

• Follow program policies, procedures, and state licensing minimum standard guidelines

• Maintain cleanliness of classroom and appropriate child interactions in accordance to state licensing guidelines

• Aid in classroom management

• Assume duties of lead teacher upon his/her absence

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work a schedule as noted in yearly Teacher Agreement including but not limited to evening and

weekend special events

• Attend workshops for Continuing Education as required by state licensing rules

• Clean and sanitize toys/surfaces according to established procedures

• Able to pick up 30-40 lbs children as required in younger age groups

• Able to conduct activities involving substantial standing, walking and moderate sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending,

crouching, crawling, twisting, and reaching on frequent basis. Must be able to sit, stoop, bend, and kneel on the floor

without assistance

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES:

• Effectively work and communicate with young children and adults through oral, written, and electronic means

• Organizational skills for planning and coordinating curriculum, child and classroom management

• Ability to work with special circumstances such as behavior issues, children with special needs, parental

relationships, staff differences

• Provide a caring environment to help each child grow in independence to develop his/her own unique talent and

ability

• Possess a strong work ethic, practices punctuality and professionalism

• Must agree to background check

• Flexibility

• Positive attitude and enthusiastically promote St. Mark Catholic Preschool

Requirements

SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with St. Mark Catholic Preschool Director, St. Mark

Catholic Preschool staff, and St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church staff

• Communicate with parents and children enrolled in the program

• Communicate and interact effectively with Lead Teacher