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JOB DESCRIPTION

Preschool Assistant/Float PURPOSE:

To assist and support to the Lead Teacher in the room all preschool classrooms. Ages 3-5 years old

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate with a variety of people and be supportive of different families and cultures Ability to problem solve quickly Be flexible and able to shift gears and go with the flow as needed Ability to lift children and also get up and down from the floor Ability to work with the director and staff as a team player An abundance of creativity, enthusiasm, patience and love for children Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment Some experience and skills in parenting issues Has an interest in continuing in the field A heart for God and service

SUPERVISION

Reports to the Director of Summit Early Learning Center

WORK WEEK

Approximately 40 hours 9:30-5:30 M-F

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

Full-time

COMPENSATION

Hourly $16.00-$20.00 depending on experience, education and qualifications

BENEFITS

As described in the Summit Early Learning Center Employee Handbook Paid time off Retirement for full time employees Self Care Allowance 75% Staff discount

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interact with the children and model loving and appropriate behaviors for children and parents Supervise the arrival and dismissal of children and communicate with parents Oversee and be responsible for the duties of an aide if one is needed Attend staff meetings, stay current on CPR and 1st Aide, Mandatory Reporting, Standard Precautions and have 15 hours of appropriate continuing education each calendar year Set up an account on Professional Development Information System (PDIS). We can assist with this step.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person