What are the responsibilities and job description for the Young 5s/Preschool position at Andrews University?
We are looking for a dedicated, responsible, loving and creative individual to join our team and teach/care for the children in our Young 5s (Y5) and Preschool (PS) classrooms. The Assistant Teacher should possess high energy and the ability to handle different personalities and needs.
Work Hours:
8:00 - 1:00 (Y5) / 2:00 - 4:30 (PS) Monday - Friday
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Must love children.
Work Hours:
8:00 - 1:00 (Y5) / 2:00 - 4:30 (PS) Monday - Friday
Qualifications summary
- Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
- High energy
- Must love children.
- Degree or major in elementary education, child guidance/counseling, child psychology, family studies, or social work preferred but not required.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Duties and responsibilities
- The caregiver will be trained to assist in the classroom and care for children which may include distributing lunches and/or washing dishes.
- Supervises a class without supervision.
- Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Teacher during the absence of the Lead Teacher.
- Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
- Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities.
- Provides the children with verbal praises and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
- Maintains the Crayon Box's professional attitude and work behavior.
- Observes all rules and regulations of The Crayon Box and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
- Assists in other capacities, as determined by the Director.
- Ability to express themselves well in oral and written English
- Follows the schedule, as determined by the Director.
Supervisory responsibilities
Will supervise student workers, as determined by the DirectorQualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age with high school diploma.
- Must have a warm and friendly personality with sensitivity to the feelings and needs of both children and adults.
- Display a willingness to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the center's philosophy and mission.
- Job requires much physical activity and a high energy level.
- Previous experience caring for children.
- CPR and First Aid certifications preferred but not required.
- Willing to be trained in early childhood education related topics.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Technical competencies
The employee must be able to operate at a reasonable level of competency, equipment common to the position but not limited to a tv, dvd/blu ray player, cd player, blu tooth speaker, Amazon fire stick, computer, overhead projector, copy and laminating machines, telephone, paper cutter etc.Interpersonal interactions
Must be comfortable interacting with parents and teachers.Must love children.
Physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.Work environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Lead Preschool Teacher
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