Preschool Teacher Assistant
Faith Lutheran Preschool
Phoenix, AZ
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Faith Lutheran Preschool
Phoenix, AZ
Expired: over a month ago
Applications are no longer accepted.
- $16 Hourly
- Paid Time Off
- Full-Time
Job Description
Company Info
Job Description
Summary
The Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher and the Director.
Duties
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Summary
The Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher and the Director.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months professional child care experience (preferred but not required)
- High energy
- Ability to work well with others
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- An understanding of child development
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
- Must clear full background check
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Must complete 18 hours of Continuing Education (provided by Arizona Workforce Registry)
Nice To Haves
- Quality First 4-star center
- Free employee childcare after 6 months of employment
- Teacher bonuses and incentives available throughout the school year
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Get fresh Preschool Teacher Assistant jobs daily straight to your inbox!
You Already Have an Account
We're sending an email you can use to verify and access your account.
If you know your password, you can go to the sign in page.