Assistant Preschool Teacher

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting new STEAM preschool is seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to join its team. This role focuses on the intellectual and emotional development of children, ensuring a positive educational environment. The Assistant Teacher will work closely with the Lead Teacher to implement the Creative Curriculum, engage children in stimulating activities, and maintain a safe and organized space. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds and providing quality care, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in children's lives while working in a supportive and vibrant setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in teaching and lesson planning.
• Passionate about child development and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of each scholar.
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Lesson Planning

Child Development Knowledge

Customer Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma

CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Assistant Teacher

SUMMARY:
Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy, Inc., an exciting new STEAM Preschool is looking for great teachers. Our teachers are passionate about the intellectual and emotional development of children, and we are currently in search of an equally passionate and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join our child care team. The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for assisting in maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all of our children. The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Teacher to ensure our program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being, and parental involvement services to all enrolled scholars.

DUTIES:

1. Ensure the safety and well-being of each scholar by responding to their academic, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs.
2. Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
3. Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and scholars.
4. Be customer service orientated and professional.
5. Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Excel Prep.
6. Engage scholars in activities and play that stimulates their development.
7. Appropriately supervise scholars while keeping them safe at all times.
8. Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service.
9. Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children.
10. Assist in planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children, complying with Creative Curriculum.
11. Assist in implementing the Creative Curriculum in a highly effective and impactful manner.
12. Assist in conducting child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences.
13. Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends.
14. Assist in preparing monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy.
15. Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to all scholars.
16. Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.
17. Comply with AdvancEd Accreditation Standards.
18. Comply with professional development requirements.
19. Perform any other duties as required by Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

1. High School Diploma.
2. 1+ year experience in a teaching capacity and lesson planning.
3. Passionate about the development and well-being of children.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

(CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred.)

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.