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Preschool teacher assistant 220 Blake Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 $19 - $25 an hour - Full-time Apply with Indeed We are looking for Preschool teacher assistants with great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. Responsibilities Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children's progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Education High school diploma and above Skills Proficient in English with basic writing skills Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational method Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as mediator between children Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen Active singing, dancing, or music instrument playing skills are pluses Experience with children is a plus

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person