Pre-K Assistant Teacher

The Pillars: Mountain Peak•Midlothian, TX

About The Position

Our teachers can create their own classroom environment and are given the tools and support they need to be successful. The Lead Teacher will facilitate meeting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of a group of young children.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Meet HHS minimum education and experience requirements
Meet minimum age, education, background check and medical qualifications for caregivers established by DFPS Licensing
Complete annual training required by DFPS Licensing
Maintain Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
If transporting children, Class C driver license with clear Department of Public Safety record and two hours of transportation training annually

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience

Responsibilities

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.
Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining classroom safety and order.
Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Attend to children's basic needs as age-appropriate, such as feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.