Bay Presbyterian Preschool Helping Teacher (3 year old class)

Bay Presbyterian Church•Bay Village, OH

About The Position

Bay Presbyterian Preschool Helping Teacher (3 year old class) Position Summary The Preschool Helping Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered learning environment for the 3-year-old class. This role supports daily classroom routines, helps facilitate learning activities, and models Christian love, patience, and kindness in all interactions with children, families, and staff.

Requirements

Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dependable, patient, and nurturing with children.
Creative : Demonstrates an ‘out-of-the-box’ mindset when planning games and learning activities.
Associates degree or higher.
Meet all state childcare licensing and training requirements, including CPR, communicable disease training, child abuse prevention, and required six (6) annual professional development hours for child/family/curriculum development.
Computer literate with the ability to learn new programs and software.
Profess faith in Jesus Christ and supports the mission of the BPC Preschool.
Able to effectively communicate both writing and verbally in English
Able to bend and squat to child eye level
Able to sit on and stand up from the floor
Able to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education or K-2 preferred.
Previous experience working with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily classroom activities and routines.
Help create a warm, welcoming, and Christ-centered classroom environment which includes opportunity for prayer, Bible story-telling and other faith based activities.
Supervise children during play, learning centers, indoor/outdoor gross motor and snack time.
Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
Model kindness, patience, and respect in all interactions.
Assist with classroom preparation, organization, and cleanup.
Help children with basic needs such as handwashing, toileting, and snack routines.
Encourage positive behavior and guide children through gentle redirection.
Follow all preschool safety, health, and licensing guidelines.
Assist with preschool events and activities as needed.
Attend scheduled staff meetings.
Work cooperatively and communicate well with all staff.
Contribute to a positive working environment.
Assume responsibility for leading classroom activities and maintaining daily routines in accordance with established lesson plans when the Lead Teacher is absent.