What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher Assistant position at LifeChange Learning Center?
About Us:
Our mission at Sioux Falls First Learning Center is to train, prepare and equip our children in spiritual, academic, and physical excellence for fulfilling the Lord's great commission to win the lost. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Incredible Incentives and Benefits:
- Great childcare discount
- 10 paid holidays
- Onboard training
- 403B retirement plan (we match 3%)
- Health insurance (we cover 50%)
- Rolling over PTO up to 250 hrs
- Appreciation days
- Yearly evaluations
- Yearly raises
- Daily incentives
- Staff outings and events
- Family events
- Yearly training opportunities
- No nights
- No weekends
- Full-Time or Part-Time positions. Monday through Friday
What we are looking for:
We have an opening to join our team as an assistant teacher in our 2-3 year old potty trained classroom. We are looking for someone who is caring, energetic and reliable. Sioux Falls First Learning Center strives to provide a solid foundation of spiritual growth, academics, physical development and relationship skills-- all in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
This position requires you to assist with the daily care and instruction of our SFFLC children. This includes but is not limited to: providing quality care and education, representation of the learning center in a positive manner to parents and the community as well as keeping a clean and safe environment for all our kiddos.
Qualifications:
Previous experience working with children is preferred. Excellent communication skills required. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid CPR certification or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Requires inside and outside supervision of children in various weather and playground conditions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position requires flexibility with working with all ages and classes.
- Providing a structure based & predictable environment that enables children to always feel safe.
- Accounting for all children during all activities and after each transition.
- Enforcing safety rules.
- Establishing an atmosphere of respect, safety and concern for children and staff
- Always interacting with the children.
- Consistently monitoring staff/children ratios as required by state licensing guidelines; reporting any differences to Lead Teacher immediately.
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining the classroom as well as the furnishings and equipment in those areas.
- Assist in implementing the curriculum planned by the Lead Teacher in a fun, age-appropriate manner and according to state standards.
- Maintaining good relationships with parents through communication and child development updates.
- Reliability and punctuality
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $13
