We are looking for a qualified Toddler and Preschool Assistant Teachers to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will assist in teaching them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

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*Responsibilities* * Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, dance, circle-time etc.) to teach children * Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem * Feeding the child and following each child’s individual feeding schedule. * Diapering the child and assisting with potty training, if applicable, in accordance with Center’s Toilet Training Policies. * Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all time * Track children’s progress and report to parents * Communicate with parents regularly * Participate in events, meetings, trainings, and workshops * Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

*Skills* * High School Diploma * One (1) to two (2) years related within a classroom or working with children, whether in groups or individually. * Being an active, proactive, and contributing member of the classroom. * Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms * Excellent communication and instructional skills * Ability to act as mediator between children * Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable * Certification in child CPR is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits: * Employee discount * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday

Education: * Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person