Assistant Preschool Teacher Job Description

Assistant Preschool Teacher Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Lead Teacher to create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students;
  • Teacher communicates regularly with parents, in person and through the use of technology, meeting (or exceeding) parent expectations;
  • Responsible for ensuring that all parent, children, and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed;
  • Completes all academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports;
  • Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach children;
  • Daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children;
  • Building teamwork;
  • Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom;
  • Meeting the individual needs of the children- diapers, feeding, etc;
  • Effectively and professionally communicating to Parents and fellow staff members;
  • Assist the PT in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting;
  • Assist in the set up and break down of preschool sites and events;
  • Teacher communicates regularly with parents, in person and through the u se of technology, meeting (or exceeding) parent expectations;
  • May assist in the assessment of participants;
  • Assist the PT in planning and providing indoor and outdoor activities that foster learning.

Requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Must be 18 years of age or older;
  • Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early development center;
  • Candidates must meet all licensing qualifications for State of New Jersey and possess proper qualifications and certifications;
  • Must have prior experience working with preschool age children;
  • Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis to at least waist high;
  • Kiddie Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer;
  • Minimum 18 years of age;
  • High School Diploma or GED;
  • Strong written and communication skills;
  • Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies;
  • Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid;
  • Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances;
  • Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved;
  • Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations.