Part-Time Early Learning Center Support, Assistant Preschool Teacher

Bucks County Community College•Newtown, PA

6d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

It’s great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We’re committed to bringing passion and energy to our College. Visit our Life Page on LinkedIn to explore our dynamic campus culture, hear from current employees, and discover what makes Bucks County Community College a great place to work! The Assistant Preschool Teacher will aid in supervising and maintaining a safe, healthy, nurturing and orderly environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children. Assist with the development and implementation of a balanced, developmentally appropriate curriculum which meets the physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of the individual children. Assist with the assessment of children's developmental progress. Complete documentation for parent information. Compile center records to comply with licensing and accreditation processes. Prepare classroom environment and instructional materials. Assist in the supervision of Work Study students .

Requirements

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate preferred
1-3 years job-related experience
Experience working with young children in a formal setting
Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times; child development and education practices that support the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of preschool children
Effective written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal skills involving a variety of stakeholders (children, parents, co-workers); independent decision and problem solving skills; sufficient emotional and social maturity to function in a crisis or stressful situation
Physically able to lift 40lbs; capable of meeting the physical demands of caring for young children, including bending and kneeling to children's eye level; flexibility in availability/responsibilities to assure appropriate staffing of the center
Pre-placement physical required

Responsibilities

aid in supervising and maintaining a safe, healthy, nurturing and orderly environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children
Assist with the development and implementation of a balanced, developmentally appropriate curriculum which meets the physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of the individual children
Assist with the assessment of children's developmental progress
Complete documentation for parent information
Compile center records to comply with licensing and accreditation processes
Prepare classroom environment and instructional materials
Assist in the supervision of Work Study students