Job description

An Assistant Preschool Teacher must:

- Be at least 18 years of age

- Have a high school degree or equivalent education

- Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one

- Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Washoe County Sheriff's Department

- Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire

- Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both

- Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom

- Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences

- Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

- Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs

- Be available for full time employment and available to work as late as 6:30 pm

- Have dependable transportation

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS

- Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs

- Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times

- Be warm and nurturing with children

- Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children

- Be customer service orientated and professional

- Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Brookfield School

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Including, but not limited to, the following:

- Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

- Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

- Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)

- Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)

QUALIFICATIONS

- Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and young children

- Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service

- Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children

- Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends

- Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing

- Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management

- Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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