Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy is hiring an Early Childhood Teaching Assistant!
We are looking for a qualified Early Childhood Teaching Assistant to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Performance Responsibilities
- Handles chores for the teacher such as copying, cutouts, etc. when necessary.
- Attends enrichment classes and chapel with students.
- Collects office supplies as needed.
- Checks backpacks for notes, etc.
- Uses “I Care” rules and Conscious Discipline to develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline.
- Establishes a positive relationship with each child’s family.
- Able to lead in small group experiences with the students.
- Interacts with the children on the playground.
- Monitors children in the bathroom.
- Sets up supplies for snacks.
- Organizes students for Tiger Pride and brings them to the Tiger Pride teacher.
- Helps maintain discipline during all activities.
- Assists in putting children in cars during dismissal.
- Assists in ensuring the safety of all students in Extended Day.
- May be required to assist in other areas as needed.
- Ensure bathrooms are clean and properly stocked with towels, soap and toilet paper.
- Checks work-time room for neatness and cleanliness.
- Disinfects toys, horizontal surfaces, mats for rest time, computer pad and mouse.
- Checks and tidies art supplies.
- Perform all duties as requested.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
