Preschool Assistant (Part-Time)
About The Position
Foothill Country Day School is currently seeking an energetic team player to join our team as a Preschool Assistant. The Preschool Assistant provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for preschool children, works closely with teachers and staff, and supervises children through afternoon activities, play, snacks, and daily routines while ensuring their safety and well-being until they are picked up by their families. The Preschool Assistant helps maintain a clean, organized classroom, fosters positive relationships with children and families, and supports the smooth operation of the preschool program from arrival to the end of each school day.
Requirements
- 12 Early Childhood Education units required
- CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens Certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Infant/toddler and preschool experience preferred
- Infant/Toddler Certification
Responsibilities
- Engage children in activities and play that are developmentally appropriate and stimulate their development
- Provide appropriate care giving routines for individual children and assist children with activities of daily school life
- Help create and maintain an environment that is attractive, clean, organized, safe, and developmentally appropriate and nurturing for children
- Help supervise students in classroom and outdoor settings, ensuring student safety at all times
- Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
- Assist lead teacher in retrieving and distributing meals and snacks
- Provide meal and rest break coverage for teachers and preschool assistants
- Lock all classrooms and set alarm at the conclusion of after school duties
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
- Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the School at all times
- Attend meetings, in-services, workshops, and child development program functions
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Inviting, professional, and collegial working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
