Preschool Assistant Teacher

About This Role

Ascension Episcopal Day School is currently accepting applications for a part-time Preschool 2's Assistant Teacher. Work hours are approximately 9:30 to 6:00 with the possibility for additional hours.

Ascension Day School serves pre-school children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years. Our program is designed to cultivate the cognitive, social, physical, creative, spiritual, and emotional development of each child**.** The Assistant Teacher will be part of a three person team responsible for creating a nurturing, collaborative, and supportive learning community for fourteen 2-year-old children. Pay is $15 per hour.

What You'll Do

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe and stimulating classroom environment.
• Follow staff health procedures including changing diapers and cleaning noses, washing children's and your own hands, taking out trash, and cleaning/sterilizing the classroom and toys.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of curriculum conducive to the cognitive, physical, social, creative, spiritual, and emotional development of young children.
• Actively engage students in activities, explorations, and opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, movement, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Model developmentally appropriate behavior management.
• Assist in the maintenance of attendance and childcare records for the classroom.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.
• 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.
• Under the coordination of the Lead Teacher, act as a team player for your classroom, including modeling best teaching practices and professional behavior.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• experience working with young children, especially in an early education center;
• some college-level courses in early education or a related field (preferred);
• early education training including knowledge of early education teaching methods and child development theory;
• effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Benefits

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages for early education.
• Paid trainings for professional development.
• Advancement and promotion opportunities.
• Family atmosphere.
• Up to 3 additional weeks of maternity for full time employees.
• A minimum of two bonuses a year.
• We encourage balanced indoor and outdoor play time.
• Staff Appreciation Activities and Incentives.
• One paid doctor visit per year plus paid vaccines and gift cards up to $225 for vaccines.