Assistant Early Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring person to join us as an Assistant Early Preschool Teacher. You’ll bring a creative touch, caring attitude and collaborative skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. 
If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, then we encourage you to click Apply now!
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Helps with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Helps prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of OR must be in a high school work study program relating to the area of child care
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high