Summary:
An Assistant Teacher's primary responsibility is to assist and support the evolving needs of the Preschool.
Preschool needs include but are not limited to: assisting Lead Teachers, helping with meal time procedures, performing light housekeeping and sanitation duties, providing lunch coverage, and acting as a substitute to cover teacher absences. Assistant Teacher’s assist where needed to ensure FCA Preschool maintains a Christian atmosphere where students are loved, nourished, developmentally encouraged, and expertly cared for throughout each day.
*Job Duties and Responsibilities:*
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Help Lead Teachers maintain order during classroom time, transition times, meal times, and while on the playground.
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Help keep babies and children clean at all times (face, nose, hands, clothes, diaper, etc.).
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Assist with diapering and potty time.
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Help plate and serve meals/snacks.
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Help maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
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Perform light housekeeping duties in accordance with regulations and policies: vacuuming, disinfecting areas occupied by children, sanitizing dishes after meals, cleaning eating areas after meals and snacks, laundering bibs and nap time items.
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Maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers and parents.
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Provide lunch coverage for classroom teachers.
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Act as a substitute to cover teacher absences.
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Assist when emergency evacuation procedures are conducted, efficiently and according to licensing regulations.
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Adhere to Preschool policies and licensing regulations (Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Education, and Fire Marshal).
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Attend all training courses required by licensing regulations (Dept. of Health and Hospitals, Dept. of Education, and Fire Marshal).
Requirements:
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The complex nature of the Assistant Teacher position requires that those in this position are flexible, energetic, hardworking self-starters with the ability to see a need and fill that need.
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Previous experience within a childcare setting is preferred.
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Minimum physical requirements include, but are not limited to: lifting babies and young children, bending, squatting, pushing buggies, and standing/working on your feet for long periods at a time
Please Note: Pay rate is based upon experience. Rate per hour listed is the starting pay for this position.
