Assistant Preschool Teacher

Heritageacademyaz; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Kids in Arizona is seeking an educator to plan, organize and implement an age-appropriate instructional program in a play-based learning environment under the supervision of the Director.

The role emphasizes creating engaging lessons, maintaining safety, observing student progress, and collaborating with staff. Eligibility requires a High School Diploma, 18+, CPR/First Aid, and background clearance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: 6 months childcare experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years old.
• CPR and First Aid certification for Infant/Toddler.
• Pass a Childcare Registry Background Check.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Proficient with computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials.
• Create a learning environment engaging for active learning.
• Provide direct instruction using a traditional curriculum.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in use of learning materials and equipment.
• Observe and evaluate scholars’ performance and development.
• Work under supervision of the Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Professional demeanor

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

To plan, organize and implement an age-appropriate instructional program in a play-based learning environment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support the mission, vision, and goals of Liberty Kids.

Promote and adhere to Liberty Kids policies and procedures.

Invest in the preschooler’s well-being, health, and safety physically/socially/emotionally for ultimate academic excellence.

Create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to effective instruction; maintain standards of scholar behavior.

Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

Provide direct instruction using a traditional curriculum.

Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Observe and evaluate scholars’ performance and development.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 6 months childcare experience preferred

Special Skills:

Must be 18 years old

Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid Certified

Successfully pass a Childcare Registry Background Check

Excellent communication and organization skills.

Professional and friendly disposition

Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite.

Physical functions: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. Reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Equipment used: Frequent computer use is expected.

Work Environment: Typical classroom environment is expected, exposure to outdoor weather expected.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential function; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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