Preschool Teaching Assistant - Nurturing & Team-Focused

Catholic; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nativity School in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher with curriculum and supervise students throughout the day. This role requires 12 ECE units (or 6 + ongoing 6), a Roman Catholic background, and background clearance. Pay is $22.00–$25.00 per hour and employment is Non-Exempt.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing, with teamwork spirit and a commitment to professional growth in a Catholic school environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 12 ECE units or completed a minimum of 6 ECE units and enrolled in 6 ECE units (Copy of transcripts requested)
• Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early development center (preferred)
• Live Scan Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance
• Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility
• Proof of MMR and D-TAP vaccines
• Passionate about working with young children and a desire to grow as an educator
• Team player, positive attitude and enthusiasm for the work

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with school curriculum
• Oversee outdoor activities ensuring a safe environment for the children at all times
• Assist with rest time set up, take down and supervision
• Prepare materials and supplies for daily classroom activities and set up of equipment
• Cover for teacher lunches and breaks
• Provide children with support and care during lunchtime and rest time
• Aftercare coverage if needed
• Respect and honor the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning
• Understand children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background
• Able to sit on the floor, kneel or crouch down to assist children’s needs
• Must be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing
• Treat children with dignity and respect
• Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Passionate about children

Team player

Patience

Education

12 ECE units

6 ECE units + enrolled in 6

Job description

The Nativity School in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher with curriculum and supervise students throughout the day. This role requires 12 ECE units (or 6 + ongoing 6), a Roman Catholic background, and background clearance. Pay is $22.00–$25.00 per hour and employment is Non-Exempt.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, patient, and nurturing, with teamwork spirit and a commitment to professional growth in a Catholic school environment.