Preschool Teaching Assistant

About the role

Ni Hao Chinese is a Mandarin Immersion Learning Program focused on building community and supporting overall wellbeing at any age. We work with children ages 2-17 through onsite preschools, after-school programs, school district partnerships, and online classes to help promote a curiosity of learning and support Chinese language development at any level.

Responsibilities

• Help children with class activities.
• Work with teachers to help students with different language backgrounds and skill levels.
• Manage a small group of students and direct them in activities.
• Display enthusiasm, understanding, and commitment to ensure the children’s experiences are positive and underpin their educational lives.
• Help teachers with classroom cleaning, changing diapers, and help children with potty training.
• Develop mini-lessons that are incorporated into the main curriculum.
• Communicate with parents and school personnel in person and through electronic methods, utilizing educational software and email.
• Collaborate with fellow educators and curriculum specialists, sharing ideas, knowledge, and providing constructive feedback.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 ECE units or be willing to take courses.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate, analyze, and solve challenges when working with young children (ages 2 - 6).
• Familiarity with education software and Google Suite is a plus.
• Excellent multitasking abilities, balancing responsibilities with children and other tasks.
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year of experience in a preschool setting.

Benefits

• Company-Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
• Free Training and Professional Development
• 401K Plan
• Employee Appreciation and Team Building Events

Pay

The Pay Range For This Role Is 17 - 19 USD per hour (Costa Mesa)