POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher Assistant
STATUS/HOURS: Part Time: M-F
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
SALARY RANGE: $15.00-$17.00
REPORTS TO: Preschool Director
JOB OPENING: January, 2023

Position Summary: If you have a passion for working with children, provide the best education and care for the students, work collaboratively, with the opportunity to grow into a possible teacher position and to be a part of establishing a newly built preschool and creating a beautiful catholic community, we want you to be a part of our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Teacher to create and deliver lesson plans, and assist with school curriculum
• Oversees outdoor activities ensuring a safe environment for the children always
• Assist with breaks
• Assist the teacher with rest time set up and prep work
• Provides children with support and care during lunchtime
• Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning
• Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background
• Able to sit on the floor, kneel or crouch down to assist children’s needs
• Must be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing
• Treating children with dignity and respect
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher
• Flexibility in working with others in a variety of circumstances
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth
• Participating in public relations events sponsored by the school but not limited to; shall include Back to School Night, Family Picnic, Christmas program, Open Houses, and school fundraisers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Requirements to Apply:

• Completed 12 ECE units or completed a minimum of 6 ECE units and enrolled in 6 ECE units
• Submit a cover letter, resume and copy of transcripts
• Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early childhood center (preferred)

Requirements upon hire:

• Fingerprint Background Clearance, proof of immunizations, proof of completion of Mandated Reporter video (CA Licensing) and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility

Applicant’s Character Traits:

• Familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church
• Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator
• Works well with others
• Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities
and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Submit your Cover Letter and Resume to Preschool Director at aigou@stggcs.org