Preschool Assistant Teacher - Full Time

Washington Pavilion; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off plan

Free Membership to Washington Pavilion

Discounts on tickets and café

Job summary

Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls is looking for a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to assist in providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program. This position involves supporting the Head Teacher in classroom management, communication with parents, and lesson planning.

Ideal candidates will possess a Child Development Associate’s degree, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be enthusiastic about working with young children. The role offers a competitive salary of $16/hour and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and free membership to Washington Pavilion.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate’s degree or related experience.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit impressive organizational skills.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Teacher with preschool programming and classroom management.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and assure children's safety.
• Help maintain discipline and supervision during activities.
• Prepare daily snacks and lead cleaning efforts.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility and multitasking

Self-motivation

Knowledge in early learning methodologies

Education

Child Development Associate’s degree or related experience

Job description

Preschool Assistant Teacher - Full Time!

Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. seeks a Preschool Assistant Teacher who is responsible for assisting the Preschool Lead Teacher in providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program using best practices during the school year. The person in this position will need to adapt easily to changing situations and should take the lead when necessary and appropriate. The incumbent must be a person who enjoys working with young children and diverse groups of people. The Preschool Assistant Teacher should be willing to assist Head Teacher in classroom management, preparation, parent communication, and lesson planning and implementation.

This is a Full Time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Seasonal- End of August to End of May – Benefits are distributed over 12 months.

What you will do!

• Assist the Head Teacher in implementation and facilitation of preschool programming and classroom management as directed by Head Teacher.
• Maintain a safe, clean, learning environment and assure the well-being and safety of children in their care.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with preschool teacher, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in implementing classroom activities.
• Help maintain discipline and supervision of children during all Pavilion Preschool activities.
• Help facilitate activities as directed by Preschool Head Teacher.
• Represent the Washington Pavilion in a professional manner.
• Prepare snacks daily and lead daily cleaning efforts.
• Assist with set up and clean-up of classroom each day.
• Complete Preschool prep work as assigned by Head Teacher.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

What you will need!

• Child Development Associate’s (CDA) degree or related experience.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit impressive organizational skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Manifest enthusiastic self-motivation.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of team members and audiences.
• Possess a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in early learning methodologies.

What we offer you!

A fun, engaging culture with Excellent Compensation at $16.00/hour + an attractive Full Benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision. Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program are all paid by employer. A 401K retirement plan with a company match of 6%. A generous Paid Time Off plan that includes personal/sick/holidays. Free Membership to Washington Pavilion + perks such as discounts on tickets/shows/events, and a discount at the WP Café on-site. Washington Pavilion apparel, jeans on Fridays and fun special events for staff!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.