Assistant Teacher

Title – Assistant Teacher

Monday - Friday, hours to be discussed based on availability 

Purpose of Position

·        Assist the Lead Teacher in working with children, parents, staff and Director to provide a quality preschool and/or child care program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

·        Understand the philosophy of Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center.

·        Responsible for the welfare, health, and safety of the children in assigned group.

·        Assist in providing appropriate learning experiences for children in all content areas.

·        Report problems of child/room management or any other pertinent information to the Lead Teacher/School Age Coordinator.

·        Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

·        Assist in upkeep and cleanliness of all classroom equipment and materials.

·        Prepare daily program activities as instructed by the Lead Teacher.

·        Keep employee file updated to meet all licensing and center requirements.

·        Attend staff meetings and other meetings as designated by Director.

·        Work with all staff in a cooperative manner to achieve the objectives of the program.

·        Inform Director in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints, or other problems which should be handled by the Director in the best interest of the center.

·        Understand and adhere to statutory reporting requirements for suspected cases of child abuse.

·        Adhere to the Employee Handbook and church policies.

·        Follow all rules and regulations as outline by ODJFS.

·        Perform all other duties as assigned by Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand developmentally appropriate practices of early childhood education.
• Must have a willingness to work under the supervision of a professional teacher.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Must pass required background checks and meet ODJFS licensing requirements.

Education and Training

• High School Diploma
• Have verifiable satisfactory experience working with children and coworkers.
• Must meet all state licensing requirements.
• Possess good reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Must be able to sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and bend.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule & Pay Rate

• Hourly Part-Time Position Monday-Friday
• Hourly Rate is $14.00/hour

Reports to Director of Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center