Preschool Teacher's Assistant

TEACHER’S ASSISTANT: Assist teachers in a preschool program in supervising, providing learning experiences, providing a safe and healthy environment; and perform related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist teacher in planning, preparing and collecting resource materials and learning activities.
• Work with children individually and in groups.
• Participate and interact with children during learning/experiences.
• Promote the well-being of the children during learning/experiences.
• Promote the well-being of the children by helping them develop a positive attitude/self-image and an ability to cooperatively play and interact with other children and adults.
• Assist teacher with supervising indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts work, music, free time, story telling, science projects, and motor skills.
• Set up tables for meals; may assist with serving, cleaning up and supervision of children during meals; may assist in preparing beds for nap time.
• Assist in caring for maintaining materials, equipment, supplies and toys.
• Assist in arranging and maintaining an attractive, comfortable and inviting setting for learning oriented play experiences.
• Inform teacher of any apparent learning or behavioral problems; assist in meeting the special needs of those children.
• Greet parents; may assist in acquainting parents with the program as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Proper child care techniques.
• Basic techniques and methods of interacting with children and adults.
• First aid and safety requirements.
• Individual needs of children
• Activities for young children including educational, sports, games, crafts, psychomotor, art, drama, music and related learning experiences.

Ability to:

• Relate to children and assist them in age appropriate activities in order to enable them to learn at their own level.
• Assist teacher with supervising children in educational and play activities.
• Understand and relate to children.
• Interact and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Work in a team situation.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Physical capability sufficient to perform job task.

Education:

• Completion of 12 Early Childhood Education units

PAY RANGE: $15.50-16.50 starting range. Based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Private school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Turlock, CA 95382: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $16 - $17