Assistant Preschool Teacher

Prodigy at BBI; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodigy at BBI seeks an Assistant Preschool Teacher to foster a nurturing, developmentally rich environment. You will help implement lesson plans, observe children daily, and tailor goals to each learner while keeping safety a top priority.

You will collaborate with the teaching team, communicate with families, and support documentation, newsletters, and portfolios. A CDA or college coursework is preferred; strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with staff and parents
• Ability to mentor and train new staff
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities
• Ensure safety and well-being of children

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing lesson plan activities
• Assess and observe children daily
• Adjust learning goals for each child as needed
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Collaborate with co-teacher and staff
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and parents professionally
• Create classroom newsletters and documentation
• Maintain classroom portfolios
• Familiar with early childhood theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori)
• Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year

Skills

Communication

Team player

Mentor/train staff

Observation/assessment

Education

High school diploma/GED

CDA - preferred

College coursework - preferred

Job description

As an Assistant Preschool Teacher, you will help foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their social -- emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

How You Will Impact Education

• Assist in the development and implementation of lesson plan activities.
• Assess and observe children on a daily basis.
• Adjust learning goals for each child as needed.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff members.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Assist with creating classroom newsletters.
• Assist with classroom documentation.
• Assist with creating and maintaining classroom and children's portfolios.
• Be familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori, and others.
• Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis.
• Mentor and train new staff as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities.
• Lead by example in the classroom and school
• Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times.
• Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff.
• Communicate with parents daily regarding the child's progress and development.
• Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards.
• Uphold company vision and mission at all times.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• CDA - preferred
• 1-year experience working in a licensed childcare facility
• Meets state childcare education requirements.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
• Familiar with NAEYC standards
• Familiar with continuity of care
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Familiar with accreditation process -- preferred
• College level coursework, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree - preferred
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.