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More Than

Preschool

Teacher

Educating the Next Generation

More Than Preschool

Assistant Teacher

Position Description

The assistant teacher's responsibility is to assist the lead teacher and help throughout the center as needed. The assistant must be efficient at supervising children, ensuring the safety and physical well-being of the children, maintaining regular communication with parents, and contributing to the effective operation of the overall center. The assistant teacher reports to their lead teacher and their director.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist in conducting an effective child development program that meets students' needs and is developmentally appropriate for their given classroom.

  • Ensure children's routines are carried out in a prompt, hygienic, and consistent manner.

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in their care.

  • Operate the classroom in a manner that complies with all state licensing regulations.

  • Help create a pleasant and inviting classroom.

  • Provide positive guidance to help children develop self-help skills.

  • Provide students with a safe, secure, and fun learning environment where they can learn, explore, create and grow.

  • Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and training.

  • Work effectively with other teachers.

  • Maintain confidentiality for all student information.

  • Maintain a professional and approachable appearance.

  • Cover classroom to allow the lead teacher to take a break.

  • Report to the lead teacher and director.

  • Arrive to work consistently and promptly when scheduled.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

  • Minimum age of 18

  • Minimum or no experience

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment

  • An understanding of child development

  • A willingness to support and assist

  • Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification

  • Must clear full background check

  • High School Diploma or work papers (if a student)

More Than Preschool

Employment Application

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EDUCATION

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EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN

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(Please note: While we do offer child care benefits for our staff, enrollment is not guaranteed. It depends on our available space and the number of staff children currently enrolled.)

Do you have any children that need child care while you are at work?
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Please note: While we do offer child care benefits for our staff, enrollment is not guaranteed. It depends on our available space and the number of staff children currently enrolled.

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Have you ever abused, neglected, or cause serious injury to an adult or child?
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Have you ever been shown by credible evidence, e.g., a court order or jury, a department investigation or other reliable evidence to have abused, neglected or deprived a child or adult or to have subjected any person to serious injury as a result of intentional or grossly negligent misconduct?

Can you perform the essential function of the position for which you are applying?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Have you had CPR and first aid training within the past two years?
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Have you attended and completed any child care training courses?
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Our state licensing department requires annual child care training, are you willing to participate?
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