Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Assistant Pre-School Teacher
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Reports to: The Pre-School Teacher / The Director (Executive Director)
Position Summary:
The Assistant Pre-School Teacher supports and works with the Pre-School Teacher in daily class routines which include, but not limited to, developing and delivering curriculum and learning programs designed to engage and educate the children. This will be a temporary, part time position in the morning ONLY with a max of 6 hours.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reports to the assigned schedule on time.
- Collaborates with the Pre-School Teacher on daily curriculum and schedules; structures a developmentally fitting educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and other age-appropriate activities.
- Together with the Pre-School Teacher, manages the classroom, lessons, and sessions including all out-of-classroom activities such as play, breaks, meals; and is accountable for all children in the pre-school program(s) under his/her supervision.
- Speaks and listens to children in his/her care with respect, and handles behavior issues age appropriately.
- Supports and participates in daily schedules, routines, and procedures as designed by the Pre-School Teacher and/or the Director.
- Communicates the childs concerns and needs to the Pre-School Teacher and/or the Director.
- Establishes and enforces rules of behavior and discipline suitable for children.
- Provides appropriate supervision for children at all times including when these children are combined with other classes.
- Helps maintain a clean and tidy classroom.
- Adheres to safety, health, and sanitation procedures.
- Assists in maintaining inventory for classroom materials and supplies.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with children and parents (e.g. speaks and listens to children and parents with respect).
- Supports and enforces safety not only for children but to parents, teachers, and staff.
- Maintains legal ratios as prescribed by the School.
- If needed, performs diaper changes and assists in potty training.
- Completes all required training (e.g. safety, professional development) on time as assigned by the Director and/or HR.
- Participates in staff collaboration meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or the Director
Minimum Requirements:
- Has a professional demeanor, a team player, flexible, and able to adjust to changing schedules and work situations.
- Must have at least 12 ECE/CD core units. Without the nearly completed 12 ECE/CD core units, must be currently enrolled towards completion of the required units.
- 1-3 years of pre-school teaching experience or a combination of education and relevant pre-school teaching experience.
- Must be able to bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and reach above head (reasonable accommodations may be provided).
- Must complete the following required training: Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Food Handling, CPR and First Aid.
- Must pass background/fingerprint clearances including reference checks.
- Clear health screening and TB Test results.
Livermore Playschool, also known as LPS, is a high-quality preschool and after school program. We offer flexible preschool, day care, and after school schedules. It is our belief that children must be free to be children and that they must be given the opportunity to grow and discover.
Find More out more about us at www.LivermorePlayschool.com