Preschool Assistant Teacher

The Preschool at Church Eleven32 is now accepting resumes for an Assistant Teacher! This position is perfect for anyone looking to enter and gain experience with early childhood education.

The Preschool at Church Eleven32 is a Bible-based program. Our staff is dedicated to making each classroom a positive learning environment for children. We believe learning should be fun, interactive, and individualized. Under the direction of the lead teacher, an assistant teacher assists in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Education and Curriculum

• Assists in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans, including adding lesson plans to Kinderlime. Follows program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks and special activities.
• Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with state licensing regulations; counsels children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
• Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal notes, and attendance.
• Under the direction of the lead teacher, helps to establish developmentally appropriate room arrangement, decor, and learning environment in the classroom, consistent with the program’s philosophy and goals.
• Provides daily communication to parents of infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds by updating Kinderlime online reporting system. For other age groups, ensures that daily list of activities is posted for parents. Assists in maintaining classroom bulletin boards.
• Has working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations.

Interactions with Parents, Staff and Supervisor

• Interacts professionally with current and prospective families.
• Maintains appropriate primary caregiver groups.
• Observes, records, and reports to lead teacher any needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment, or toys throughout the facility. Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health and safety.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff is not available, such as taking full responsibility of the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher. May write, submit, and implement a lesson plan. May also answer phones, clean, and organize as needs of the program dictate. And, any other projects or duties assigned.

Health and Safety

• Implements appropriate emergency procedures in the event of fire, tornado, chemical leak, or other emergency situation.
• Administers CPR/First aid or other appropriate emergency procedures in the event of serious student accidents or emergencies.
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment, ensures that children are using equipment in an appropriate manner.
• Keeps classroom and other play areas safe, neat and clean.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience. Previous work experience is preferred.
• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• Required to maintain at least 24 hours of teacher training per year.
• Must be a Christian attending church regularly that holds the same beliefs of Church Eleven32.
• Must agree and commit to Church Eleven32’s Statement of Faith.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12