Assistant Preschool Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION - PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER TITLE

PRESCHOOL

ASSISTANT TEACHER PURPOSE

To assist with the implementation of lessons and conduct class for Preschool in a professional manner, maintaining good relationship with students, parents and Preschool staff.

ACCOUNTABILITY

To the Preschool Director, the Preschool Board, the Christian Education Committee, and the Session of the John McMillan Presbyterian Church.

CLASSROOM SIZE

Sixteenchildren with a teacher and a teacher assistant team, determined by the Preschool Board.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• With the support of the Director, help prepare and implement the Preschool Board approved curriculum that is appropriate for the age and varying abilities of the children.

Plans should include activities in all key-learning areas (Approach to Learning, Creative Arts, Language and Literacy, Logical-Math, Personal-Social, Physical-Health, Science and Social Studies) and follow the PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood.

• Set up room for daily activities.
• Clean up all daily equipment, supplies, and special materials. Keep classroom neat.
• Help supervise and interact with the children in all areas of the classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child, and show as much individual attention as possible to each child.
• Assist in conducting special activities such as class visitors, field trips, fall and spring Open Houses, Rummage Sale, Music Fest, Grand Prix Rally, etc.
• Counsel with co-teacher, Director and parents regarding students' progress, as necessary.
• Understand, adhere to, and implement the program's policies, food policies, health and safety regulations, and required emergency procedures.
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings and In-services.
• Work with Director, co-teacher, parents, and other teams or agencies in helping to develop and implement accommodations for special needs students.
• Maintain standards of professional educator by visiting other preschool classrooms, attending seminars, workshops, and reading books and periodicals on Preschool education.
• Complete assignments and duties in a timely manner.
• Support stated goals and mission of John McMillan Preschool.

REQUIREMENTS

Completed some college education with preferable early childhood credentials or experience. Clearances as required by the PA Department of Education must be maintained.

HOURS OF DUTY

• Will be per arrangement with the Preschool Director
• Minimum of one staff meeting per month

EVALUATION

: All staff will go through a two-step evaluation process during the year. In the fall, each teacher will meet with the director to go over the evaluation checklist and set goals for the year. It is the school's policy to assist all staff members in every possible way to accomplish individual performance goals. During the year the director will observe teachers in the classroom and during school activities. At the end of the year, the director completes an evaluation form for each teacher and meets with the teacher to go over results. All documents are signed and kept in the employee's personnel file in the Director's Office. A copy of the evaluation shall be forwarded to the Personnel Committee. The Personnel Committee will review the evaluation and, if there are any significant negative issues, those issues will be shared with the John McMillan Preschool board and the Christian Education Committee.

Job Type:

Part-time Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Early Childhood Education:

1 year (Preferred)

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person