Preschool Afternoon Assistant Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a fulltime Afternoon Assistant Teacher for their 2-year-old Preschool classroom. The role involves engaging with children, maintaining a nurturing environment, and collaborating with the Lead Teacher. Competitive wages and benefits are offered, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Benefits

Paid trainings for professional development

Potential for advancement and promotion

Two bonuses a year

Gift cards and breakfasts/lunches as recognitions

One paid doctor visit per year

Paid vaccines and gift cards for vaccines

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, especially in an early education center.
• Ability to work effectively with a team of other teachers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with students in their play and activities.
• Maintain attendance and classroom records.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Training in Early Education

Job description

Summary

Ascension Episcopal Day School is currently accepting applications for a fulltime Afternoon Assistant Teacher in our 2-year-old Preschool classroom.Work hours are 12:30 to 6:00.

Ascension Day School serves pre-school children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years. Our program is designed to cultivate the cognitive, social, physical, creative, and emotional development of each child in a caring educational environment. The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for helping the Lead Teacher develop and maintain a nurturing and creative learning community for 13 children. This is a school not a daycare and expectations for quality interactions between teachers and students is high. Starting pay will range between $15-15.25 per hour.

Duties

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Actively engage with students in their play and activities.

Follow staff policies and procedures to ensure a healthy and safe environment to include cleaning and sterilizing the classroom and materials throughout the day.

Assist in maintaining attendance and classroom records.

Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information and ideas on a continuous basis.

Work to improve teaching and professional skills by attending workshops and trainings.

Consistently maintain open and friendly relationships with each child's family.

Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications (preferred):

Experience working with young children, especially in an early education center.

Some training in early education or a related field.

Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Must love working with children and be able to maintain a positive, professional attitude including the ability to work effectively with a team of other teachers (required).

Benefits

BENEFITS:

We encourage you to play with the kids and have fun both indoors and outside!

Competitive wages for early education.

Paid trainings for professional development.

Potential for advancement and promotion.

Our "Angel Fund" provides possible extra money for staff emergencies.

Two bonuses a year.

Gift cards and breakfasts/lunches given as extra thank-you recognitions throughout the year.

Possible extended leave for emergency situations.

One paid doctor visit per year plus paid vaccines and gift cards up to $150 for vaccines.