Assistant Preschool Teacher - Hiring Now

St Andrews Presbyterian Church; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Childcare Allowance

Job summary

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach seeks an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support the Preschool Teacher in one class. You should love kids, enjoy a preschool setting, and reflect Christ to families and staff daily.

This half-time, non-exempt role involves assisting with curriculum, classroom setup, supervision, and parent communication, plus weekly team and church meetings.

Qualifications

• Love kids and engage with preschool children.
• Ability to work well in a team and with families.
• Interest in integrating biblical values in daily activities.
• Willingness to adapt to day-to-day needs in a preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Preschool each week with requested tasks.
• Be part of a team that supports church gatherings and functions.
• Attend weekly Preschool team meetings and other staff meetings.
• Assist teachers by creating and maintaining an inviting, organized learning environment.
• Assist with implementing Bible curriculum and modeling Christian principles.
• Observe and record children’s learning and development.
• Communicate with families about progress and schedule parent/teacher conferences twice a year.
• Assist in development and implementation of preschool curriculum.
• Supervise children during inside and outside time.
• Assist with daily setup and teardown of the environment and use preschool management software to share updates with parents.

Skills

Love kids

Team player

Christ-centered demeanor

Adaptable

Education

6 ECE units

CPR and First Aid

Mandated Reporter certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Keynote

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Newport Beach, CA 92663, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Half-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, 5 days, Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for Personal, Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, and Holidays.
• Education Reimbursement and Childcare Allowance.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Preschool Teacher’s role is to assist the Preschool Teacher in one of the preschool classes at St. Andrew’s. This person needs to love kids, work well in a preschool environment, and be willing to adapt and be flexible on a day-to-day basis. This person will be a joyful presence on campus, embodying Christ to each family and staff member in our preschool.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Team First

• Assist Director of Preschool each week with requested tasks.
• Be part of a team that supports the “church-wide” gatherings and functions.
• Attend weekly Preschool team meetings and attend other staff meetings.

Essence of Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by creating and maintaining an inviting, well-organized, developmentally appropriate learning environment that meets the needs of the children in the classroom.
• Assist with the daily implementation Bible curriculum and model Christian principles throughout the day.
• Assist teachers with observe and record children’s learning and development.
• Assist in communication with families and parents about their child’s progress, developments, and accomplishments during the year, and in formal parent/teacher conferences twice a year.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the preschool curriculum.
• Assist in the supervision of children during inside and outside time.

Invite

• Daily setup and tear down the environment as needed.
• Create welcoming environments where children will be inspired to learn and play.
• Utilize preschool manage software to communicate to parents with postings of photos, events, and stories.

Nurture

• Maintain a professional attitude in communicating with the teachers, parents, children, and all other staff members.
• Teach children in line with the developmental approach and values of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

Empower

• Complete general housekeeping tasks in order to facilitate a positive classroom environment.
• Assist in filling out assessment reports for each child for bi-annual parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist in completion of yearly portfolios for children at the end of the school year.
• Develop a personal growth strategy to be shared with your supervisor so you are continually empowered to grow strength and minimize weaknesses in your job duties and functions.
• Complete eight hours of professional development training each school year.

OTHER GENERAL RESPONSIBILIITES

• In addition to normal responsibilities, is a member of a team dedicated to Christian service and should therefore seek at all times to conduct him/herself in a way that would be pleasing to the Lord.
• Ability to use a computer with the knowledge of Microsoft Office and Keynote programs.
• Must be available for occasional weekend or evening events.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Minister of Family Ministries and/or Director of Preschool.
• An individual who is an active part of a Christian Church and affirms the mission, values, and mission measures of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 6 Early Childhood Education Units (can be currently enrolled).
• At least one year of experience working in a preschool.
• CPR and First Aid (will train).
• Mandated Reporter certification (will train).