Afternoon Assistant for Preschool Class

Creative Learning Center Second Baptist Church; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid disability insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance (optional)

Paid training hours

Tuition discount for staff children

Paid time off

Positive work environment

Job summary

Creative Learning Center Second Baptist Church in Richmond, VA is hiring an afternoon assistant to support our PreK and Kindergarten classrooms. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m.

to 5:30 p.m., with mornings free for errands or personal time, while contributing to a nurturing learning environment. You will monitor children, assist with day-to-day activities including center play and meals, and support lead teachers with care tasks.

Qualifications

• A love of children and a desire to provide care based on best practices.
• Ability to act professionally and work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Willingness to support lead teachers and engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Monitor children and assist the classroom teacher.
• Assist with day-to-day classroom activities including center play, planned activities, and custodial care (diapering/toileting, serving lunch and snacks).
• Maintain a positive and nurturing attitude.

Skills

Love of children

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Are you an early childhood educator or aspiring teacher who wants to gain experience while working alongside coworkers who exemplify strong teamwork?

At Creative Learning Center, we strive to provide a culture of excellence for our staff members, students, and families. We make a difference in the lives of children every day! As an afternoon assistant, you will have your mornings free for errands, appointments, or enjoying your coffee without rushing out the door, or you could even substitute at CLC some mornings based on your availability. Training and coaching will be provided to help you grow professionally. We are looking to grow our team for the upcoming school year and would love to meet you!

CLC is seeking to hire several an afternoon assistant to work with our PreK and Kindergarten class. The position is Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

What You'll Do

Candidates are responsible for monitoring children and assisting the classroom teacher. Candidates should be able to assist with day-to-day classroom activities including center play, planned activities, and custodial care (diapering/toileting, serving lunch and snacks, etc.) while demonstrating a positive and nurturing attitude.

Requirements

A love of children and a desire to provide care based on best practices.

Ability to act professionally and work cooperatively with colleagues.

Willingness to support lead teachers and engage with students.

• We offer the following benefits for staff working 20+ hours/week:
• 100% paid short and long term disability and life insurance
• Option to purchase dental and vision insurance
• Paid training hours
• Tuition discount for staff children
• Paid time off
• Positive work environment

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent