Job Description

Title - Assistant Teacher

Monday-Friday, 6:15am - 9:15am

Purpose of Position

Assist the Lead Teacher in working with children, parents, staff and Director to provide a quality preschool and/or child care program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Understand the philosophy of Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center.

Responsible for the welfare, health, and safety of the children in assigned group.

Assist in providing appropriate learning experiences for children in all content areas.

Report problems of child/room management or any other pertinent information to the Lead Teacher/School Age Coordinator.

Assist in promoting and supervising the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

Assist in upkeep and cleanliness of all classroom equipment and materials.

Prepare daily program activities as instructed by the Lead Teacher.

Keep employee file updated to meet all licensing and center requirements.

Attend staff meetings and other meetings as designated by Director.

Work with all staff in a cooperative manner to achieve the objectives of the program.

Inform Director in cases of unreasonable behavior, parent complaints, or other problems which should be handled by the Director in the best interest of the center.

Understand and adhere to statutory reporting requirements for suspected cases of child abuse.

Adhere to the Employee Handbook and church policies.

Follow all rules and regulations as outline by ODJFS.

Perform all other duties as assigned by Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understand developmentally appropriate practices of early childhood education. Must have a willingness to work under the supervision of a professional teacher. Discretion in handling confidential matters. Must pass required background checks and meet ODJFS licensing requirements.

Education and Training

High School Diploma Have verifiable satisfactory experience working with children and coworkers. Must meet all state licensing requirements. Possess good reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Must be able to sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and bend. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule & Pay Rate

Hourly Part-Time Position Monday-Friday, 6:15am-9:15am Hourly Rate is $14.00/hour

Reports to

Director of Faith Friends Preschool & Learning Center

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: In person