Assistant Preschool Teacher

Calvary Children's School; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and inclusive environment as an Assistant Teacher at a forward-thinking educational institution. This role focuses on fostering children's growth through engaging activities and supportive supervision. You'll work closely with the Lead Teacher to create a positive learning atmosphere, encouraging independence and confidence among students. Your contributions will help shape a respectful and productive classroom, making a meaningful impact on young lives. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to child development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must work well with children and adults in a classroom setting.
• High school diploma required; training participation is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children to participate in activities promoting independence.
• Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
• Supervise children's health and safety during activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with children

Sanitary practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Participation in yearly staff training (16 hours)

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Teacher

Qualifications

• Works well with children and adults
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Participation in a yearly staff training plan of at least 16 hours

General Staff Responsibilities

• Involving children at varying instructional levels in all activities
• Encouraging all children to participate in classroom routines and activities in a respectful manner that promotes independence, self-respect, and confidence
• Demonstrating appropriateness, fairness, and consistency in discipline
• Increasing productivity by limiting transition wait time
• Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills
• Practicing appropriate sanitary practices
• Following the classroom schedule and lesson plans, while being sensitive to individual and class needs
• Assisting with the maintenance and cleanliness of the entire CCS environment, including all common areas, the kitchen, and storage closets

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities

• Assisting the Lead Teacher in initiating and maintaining activities acceptable for a quality daily program based on principles of child development
• Supervising the health, welfare, and safety of the children
• Assisting the Lead Teacher in supervising the aide or volunteer assigned to the room
• Assisting the Lead Teacher in maintaining an attractive, orderly, and clean room
• Performing related work as necessary

Evaluations

Staff serves a 30-day probationary period and may be terminated without cause during this time. Staff are evaluated yearly.

Supervision

The staff is under the direct supervision of the Director. The Director shall make final decisions in the event of lack of agreement on procedure between members of staff.

Applicants are required to submit documentation that they have the required training and education to meet our Arlington County standards and Virginia State Standards. Our center is inclusive.