Preschool Assistant Teacher

About the Role

A Preschool Teaching Assistant supports the lead teacher in planning and developing classroom activities for preschool children, helps maintain a safe environment, and clearly communicates with parents and other staff members about issues concerning the children.

Nature of Work

This position typically reports to the Director of the Department of Preschool For Creative Learning or other appropriate administrator. This is a non-professional instructional position supporting an academic department. The position requires considerable contact with children, teachers, parents and other staff members, and requires demonstrated human relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of classroom activities for preschool children
• Monitors all classroom activities in the absence of the lead teacher
• Interacts with children in a positive and supportive manner
• Communicates with parents and/or authorized guardian
• Maintains a healthy and safe environment for the children
• Maintains continuous monitoring and record keeping of the children's progress
• Communicates problems concerning students to professional staff
• Administers established school and playground rules
• Facilitates the training of student assistants
• Performs duties to maintain a clean and safe learning environment, such as preparing and serving snacks, kitchen clean up, library duties, laundry, and maintaining a safe playground area
• In conjunction with lead teacher, offers information on health, social services, and other support required for children with disabilities
• Administers emergency first aid to students
• Performs other assigned duties within the area of knowledge and skills required, such as assistance in special events, fundraising, activities, and participation in professional conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts (AA) in Early Childhood Education OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Pay

• $17.00 per hour

Schedule

• 35 to 40 hours per week