Preschool Teacher

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Engage children in activities and play that stimulates all areas of development. • Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe. • Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing) • Communicate with parents effectively about their child(ren) daily routine. • Work with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule. • Assist with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment. • Revise lesson material with students individually or in small groups. • Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean. • Oversee students during non-classroom times during lunch, and on field trips. • Collaborate with lead the teacher to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions. • Document student progress and communicate with parents to keep them informed. • Comply with state, school, and class rules and regulations. • Attend all training classes, parent conferences, and team meetings. ASSESS CHILDREN: • Assess children on a regular basis. • Take pictures and maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for each child. TEENA’S FAMILY CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT CURRICULUM PREPARATION: • Be willing to collaborate with the team to incorporate required activities into lesson plans that support children’s development • Help Lead Teacher prepare activities that support lesson plans. COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS: • Maintain open communication with parents by scheduling and conducting parent/teacher conferences. • As a parent advocate, help resolve issues or concerns that are raised. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education • Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certification in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one. • Submit to various background checks including those completed through the DHHS. • Be CPR and First-Aid certified. • Complete a Tuberculosis Test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both • Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities. • Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, and carry children up to 70lbs. • Have dependable transportation • Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and or weekends. PREFERRED SKILLS Customer service oriented and professional. Be able to multitask. Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children Be warm and nurturing ' ' Work Remotely No Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Required) SIDS Certification (Required) First Aid Certification (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person