Early Learning Preschool Education Assistant at New Hope Learning Center

Responsibilities

• Assist and support teachers in planning, preparation and presentation of curriculum
• Assist in daily classroom preparations including planning, set-up and clean-up of children's learning environment
• Foster a positive environment to support the academic, social and emotional development of all students
• Engage and maintain positive relationships and interact with all children in the classroom
• Support the classroom teacher(s) with keeping accurate records, collecting data, and maintaining other classroom systems
• Provide for the health and safety of children by following program expectations and standards
• Assist teacher(s) with guidance and supervision of children based on program expectations
• Work as a team member with all staff
• Honor all families with regard toward culture and diversity
• Attend required staff development and staff meetings

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with young children
• Exhibit a positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and a growth mindset
• Cultural awareness, gender fairness, and disability awareness
• Physical stamina to complete tasks and work with small children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers). This includes the ability to: lift up to 30 lbs; lift and carry infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; get up and down from the floor to work with small children; and to move quickly across a room to respond to the needs of small children.
• Bilingual preferred
• Patient, calm and understanding manner when working with students
• Sensitivity to confidentiality
• Able to attend work regularly, work as part of a team and report to work in a timely manner
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and has the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks

Pay

$24.03 based on Class 3 of the current Education Assistant contract

Schedule

7.5 hours per day, which includes seven hours of paid time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time