Assistant Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Come join an award winning team! Willowcreek Academy is currently hiring for Assistant Teachers across multiple age groups. "The Teaching Assistant collaborates with Lead Teachers and the Director to foster a nurturing and secure environment for young learners, participating in activities that enhance the overall quality of childcare and education. Through effective collaboration and communication, the Teaching Assistant supports the creation of positive relationships between children, parents, and staff. A key responsibility is observing and reporting on children's interests and progress to parents and staff, ensuring families are informed and engaged in their child's development."

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development