Assistant Teacher - Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring person to join us as an Assistant Teacher. You’ll bring a creative touch, caring attitude and collaborative skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Helps with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Helps prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of OR must be in a high school work study program relating to the area of child care
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high