Preschool Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant, Part-Time
Two Year Old Classroom, three mornings a week
As a Teacher’s Assistant you will partner with the Lead Teachers to foster a happy, healthy, safe, and stimulating environment while following SLC’s mission and philosophy and adhering to the policies and procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook. Your primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Assist Lead Teacher’s with execution of daily curriculum according to board approved curriculum.
- Adapt teaching methods to meet students' varying needs, development and interest.
- Promote appropriate age, anti-bias development of creativity, self-confidence, self-regulation, social interaction skills, and small and gross motor coordination.
- Assist in ensuring a smooth routine by washing tables, preparing snack, serving and washing utensils, set up centers within the classroom, etc.
- Model problem solving and coach conflict resolution skills.
- Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day as needed.
- Expect to be sitting on the floor and/or standing 90% of the time and remain attentive to children by engaging them at eye level.
- Resolve conflict or concern within team by speaking directly to teaching team members. Actively communicate with the Executive Director and Leadership team as needed.
- Seek objective feedback and guidance from co-teaching team, peers, and Director.
Requirements:
- Must have at least 6 semester hours in Early Childhood Education or working toward this requirement; or early childhood classroom experience.
- Must have sufficient mobility and strength to be able to lift a 40-pound child off the floor/ground, be able to sit on the floor at eye level with the children, and be able to quickly reach an endangered or hurt child.
- Participate in at least 15 hours of approved in-service activities per year.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Prior classroom experience is preferred.