Preschool Assistant Teacher

Summary

The assistant teacher will work in conjunction with the teacher to promote the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the children. The assistant teacher will work with the teacher to prepare lesson plans, implement activities in the classroom, participate in parent-teacher conferences.

Duties

• Implement lesson plans consistent with the center's core curriculum under the direction of the Director/Head Teacher.
• Promote the health, safety and well-being of the students through consistent scheduled supervised activities.
• Assist with daily reports for each child.
• Maintain orderly and sanitary classroom.
• Interface with parents.
• Participate in continuing education as required by State regulations or funding sources.
• Provide coverage in other classrooms as needed.
• Ensure development and maintenance of positive emotional climate including classroom management strategies that support social/emotional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 540 hours of experience working with preschool children.
• Enrolled in a higher education program leading to an Associate's degree in Early Childhood.
• Child CPR/First Aid Certification
• Possess the personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term disability
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• and more

About Us

Catholic Charities School Readiness program serves children 2 years, 8 months to 5 years old. We are State Licensed and a NAEYC accredited program. This is a full year program operating 7:30 Am to 5:30 PM. This programs prepares children for kindergarten promoting language skills, cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.