Vancouver Preschool Teacher Assistant

Mannahouse Christian Academy•Vancouver, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Mannahouse Academy is seeking a Part-Time Teacher Assistant for their Vancouver Campus. This role involves supporting the lead teacher in daily classroom routines, lessons, and faith-based learning activities. The assistant will contribute to children's spiritual, social, emotional, and physical growth by fostering positive interactions and modeling Christ-like behavior. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe and clean environment, supervising children at all times, assisting with personal care needs, preparing and serving snacks/meals, building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, and supporting classroom management. The position requires reflecting the mission and values of Mannahouse Christian Academy and participating in staff meetings and professional development.

Requirements

Experience working with children in an educational or ministry setting.
Ability to assist teacher and students, with high level of classroom management skills.
Dependable, flexible, reliable, and servant-hearted.
Positive, team-oriented attitude.
Ability to connect with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
Must demonstrate a Christ-centered attitude and a heart for serving children and families.
Active Christian faith and alignment with school’s mission.
Active member in good standing of Mannahouse or like-minded church, including consistent attendance, ministry participation, and tithing.
Child Guidance & Supervision: Ability to monitor children closely, anticipate unsafe situations, and use positive guidance techniques that promote kindness, respect, and responsibility.
Health & Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safe sleep, sanitation, diapering/toileting, and handwashing procedures, as well as emergency preparedness and classroom safety.
Communication: Strong verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with children, families, and staff in a warm, professional, and faith-based manner.
Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with teachers and administrators, supporting the classroom vision and maintaining consistency in routines and expectations.
Organization & Reliability: Ability to manage time, follow daily schedules, and complete assigned tasks independently and efficiently.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates patience, empathy, and calmness when guiding children or handling challenging behaviors.
Cultural & Developmental Sensitivity: Recognizes and respects the developmental stages and diverse backgrounds of all children and families.
Faith Integration: Comfortable incorporating Christian principles, prayer, and worship moments into daily classroom routines and interactions.
Professionalism: Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining confidentiality, ethical conduct, and compliance with Washington licensing requirements.
Meet Washington Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) standards for employment in a licensed early childhood center.
Current CPR and First Aid certification for infants, children, and adults (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Current Washington Food Handler’s Card (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Completion of the following required state trainings (or willingness to complete prior to hire): Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety; Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN); Safe Sleep for Infants (if applicable to classroom); Introduction to Child Care Licensing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred.
Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in daily classroom routines, lessons, and faith-based learning activities.
Support children’s spiritual, social, emotional, and physical growth through positive interactions and modeling Christ-like behavior.
Maintain a safe and clean environment in compliance with all Washington licensing and health regulations.
Supervise children at all times, ensuring safety during classroom, outdoor, and transition periods.
Assist with diapering, toileting, hand washing, and other health/safety procedures as required.
Help prepare and serve snacks/meals following food-handling and allergy protocols.
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff through encouragement and clear communication.
Support classroom management by reinforcing teacher expectations and encouraging kind, respectful behavior.
Reflect the mission and values of Mannahouse Christian Academy, contributing to a nurturing and faith-filled learning atmosphere.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.