Preschool Assistant Teacher- Infants & Toddler

The Pillars: Cibolo • Cibolo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our teachers can create their own classroom environment and are given the tools and support they need to be successful. The Assistant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher in 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

• Lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
• Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
• Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining classroom safety and order.
• Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED