Preschool Teacher, Afternoon Assistant PreK - 3

About This Role

Ascension Episcopal Day School is accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Teacher in our 3-year-old classroom. Work hours are 12:30-6:00. Pay is currently $15 per hour. Ascension Day School serves children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years. Our program is designed to cultivate the cognitive, social, physical, creative, and emotional development of each child in a caring educational environment. The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for helping the Lead Teacher develop and maintain a nurturing and creative learning community for up to 14 children ages 3 years old. We are an early education center not a day care and we have high expectations for quality interactions between teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assist in the implementation of curriculum conducive to the cognitive, physical, social, creative, and emotional development of young children.
• Actively engage students in activities and explorations that encourage curiosity, creativity, movement, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of 4-year-olds.
• Model developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Assist in the maintenance of attendance and childcare records for the classroom.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating information on a continuous basis and attending staff meetings.
• Participate in staff development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current child development practices.
• Consistently maintain open and friendly relationships with each child's family.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Assist with school health practices including cleaning/sterilizing the classroom throughout the day and basic childcare routines such as diapering, cleaning noses, and washing hands.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with children (preferred).
• Some college-level courses in early education or a related field or early education training including knowledge of early education teaching methods and child development theory (preferred).
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Benefits

• We encourage you to play with the kids and have fun both indoors and outside!
• Competitive wages for early education.
• Paid trainings for professional development.
• Potential for advancement and promotion.
• Our Angel Fund provides extra money for staff emergencies and up to 6 weeks of maternity/paternity leave.
• Two bonuses a year.
• Gift cards and breakfasts/lunches given as extra thank-you recognitions throughout the year.
• One paid doctor visit per year plus paid vaccines and gift cards up to $150 for vaccines.