Preschool Assistant Teacher

POSITION: Preschool Teacher

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To help students acquire information and skills that will contribute to their development into mature, able, and responsible adults.

BENEFITS OF THE POSITION: Fun interacting with children; expand your knowledge, develop leadership skills, new leadership opportunities.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

· Director of Wesleyan Kiddie Kollege

· Support Administration Staff

COLLECTIVE GOALS FOR Program:

· Well organized Preschool program

· Meet standards of Wesleyan Kiddie Kollege

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Must complete application requirements:

· Application form

· Be interviewed

· Child Abuse Neglect/Criminal Record Check

· Completed and signed physical form

· Signed statement of faith

· Attend all staff meetings, required trainings, and WKK events as stated within the WKK Employee Handbook

· CPR/1st aid training

· Tuberculosis Test

· Hepatitis A vaccination

· Read and sign Department of Health Bureau of Child Safety and Licensure Statement of Reading Chapter 60

· Statement of Reading Employee Handbook

· Must exhibit characteristics of: leadership, responsibility, enthusiasm, patience, flexibility, dependability, maturity, integrity, ability to work independently, and display a positive attitude

· Ability to accept guidance and supervision from administration

· Attendance is essential for this position

· Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design and teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.

· Work as an effective member of a team

· Genuine interest in character development of children

GENERAL DUTIES:

· Be a friend and a leader to each individual child

· Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children in the program

· Assume responsibility of safety of children and report all incidences to WKK office

· Follow WKK goals, rules, policies, and guidelines

· Serve as a positive role model for the children, setting positive examples in personal habits, dress, speech, relationships with other staff, and attitude

· Show genuine interest in the children

· Be punctual and organized

· Problem solve through situations and seek assistance when necessary

· Attend scheduled meetings and trainings

· Participate enthusiastically

· Work to ensure all children are comfortable, safe, and included

· Maintain order of your group at all times

· KNOW WHERE CHILDREN ARE AT ALL TIMES

· KNOW HOW MANY CHILDREN THERE ARE AT ALL TIMES

· Maintain open communication with WKK administration

· Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff, encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members

· Perform other duties as assigned

· To have FUN!!!

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

· Meet and instruct preschool class in the location and times designated

· Put together weekly lesson plans in accordance to the ABeka curriculum that meets the skill level of the students

· Provides written evidence of lesson plans upon the request of the Director

· Create a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students

· Through the establishment of curriculum goals, guides the learning process and develops clear objectives to meet those goals

· Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play

· If needed, assist to children’s basic needs by dressing and changing them

· Read books to the entire class or in small groups

· Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis

· Assesses the learning needs of students on a regular basis, identify students showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, seeking assistance of the director and specialists where needed.

· Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and their confidentiality as required by WKK policy and administrative regulations.

· Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules set forth by the WKK Employee and Parent Handbooks

· Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order within the classroom

· Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips

· Eat lunch with children modeling proper eating habits and personal hygiene

· Collaborate with administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs

· Supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities

· Select, store and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies

· Provide personal assistance, medical attention and emotional support or other personal care to the student