Preschool Teacher Assistant
Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego•Rancho Santa Fe, CA
•$20 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
The Nativity School is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher Assistant to support the Lead Teacher in implementing the school curriculum. This role involves overseeing children's activities, providing care during lunchtime and rest periods, preparing classroom materials, and potentially covering aftercare. The assistant teacher will work closely with children, respecting their individual needs and backgrounds, and contribute to the classroom's housekeeping responsibilities. Professional development and a commitment to a Catholic school philosophy are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
- Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
- Must have completed 12 ECE units or completed a minimum of 6 ECE units and enrolled in 6 ECE units (Copy of transcripts requested)
- Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early development center (preferred)
- Live Scan Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance
- Cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility
- Proof of MMR and D-TAP vaccines
- Passionate about working with young children and a desire to grow as an educator
- Team player, positive attitude and enthusiasm for the work
- Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating.
- Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
- Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
- Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
- Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
- Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.
- The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events.
- The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.
Nice To Haves
- Active, practicing Roman Catholic
- Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early development center
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Teacher with school curriculum
- Oversee outdoor activities ensuring a safe environment for the children at all times
- Assist with rest time set up, take down and supervision
- Prepare materials and supplies for daily classroom activities and set up of equipment
- Cover for teacher lunches and breaks
- Provide children with support and care during lunchtime and rest time
- Aftercare coverage if needed
- Respect and honor the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning
- Understand children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background
- Able to sit on the floor, kneel or crouch down to assist children’s needs
- Must be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing
- Treat children with dignity and respect
- Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff after the children have either departed or are under the supervision of another teacher
- Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
