Preschool Assistant Teacher

Summary: An Assistant Teacher's primary responsibility is to assist and support the evolving needs of the Preschool. Preschool needs include but are not limited to: assisting Lead Teachers, helping with meal time procedures, performing light housekeeping and sanitation duties, providing lunch coverage, and acting as a substitute to cover teacher absences.

Assistant Teacher’s assist where needed to ensure FCA Preschool maintains a Christian atmosphere where students are loved, nourished, developmentally encouraged, and expertly cared for throughout each day. *Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Help Lead Teachers maintain order during classroom time, transition times, meal times, and while on the playground.

Help keep babies and children clean at all times (face, nose, hands, clothes, diaper, etc.) Assist with diapering and potty time. Help plate and serve meals/snacks. Help maintain a clean and safe classroom environment. Perform light housekeeping duties in accordance with regulations and policies: vacuuming, disinfecting areas occupied by children, sanitizing dishes after meals, cleaning eating areas after meals and snacks, laundering bibs and nap time items.

Maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers and parents. Provide lunch coverage for classroom teachers. Act as a substitute to cover teacher absences. Assist when emergency evacuation procedures are conducted, efficiently and according to licensing regulations. Adhere to Preschool policies and licensing regulations (Dept.

of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Education, and Fire Marshal). Attend all training courses required by licensing regulations (Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Education, and Fire Marshal).

Requirements

The complex nature of the Assistant Teacher position requires that those in this position are flexible, energetic, hardworking self-starters with the ability to see a need and fill that need. Previous experience within a childcare setting is preferred. Minimum physical requirements include, but are not limited to: lifting babies and young children, bending, squatting, pushing buggies, and standing/working on your feet for long periods at a time Please Note: Pay rate is based upon experience.

Rate per hour listed is the starting pay for this position. Job Type: Full Time Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm Benefits: Dental Insurance Health Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred) Experience: General Education Assistants: 1 Year (Preferred)