Preschool Teacher Assistant
Company: Spring Education Group
Location: Altadena
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
The Preschool Assistant Teacher creates, manages, and
participates in a variety of learning environments and activities
that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest
potential and achieve their learning objectives. The Assistant
Teacher participates collaboratively and professionally with other
teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school,
and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student
body.
Responsibilities:
* Assists the Lead Teacher/Teacher with the implementation of the
standardized early age curriculum in accordance with directives and
guidelines for implementation and demonstrates an understanding of
school's educational programs (e.g. Links to Learning, behavioral
management, parent reports, etc.)
* Meets and greet children/parents each day in a warm and friendly
tone upon arrival and departure
* Encourages students' positive self-image and supports
individuality independence, and creative expression while
encouraging diversity and varying viewpoints that reflect the local
and global communities
* Uses circle time and centers according to lesson plans and
provides a balance of activities (indoor/outdoor, large group/small
group, etc)
* Assists in creating an educational setting that incorporates
individual students' learning, physical and emotional needs by
providing materials and activities that encourage exploration and
aid them in developing social skills, problem-solving skills, and
new ways of thinking
* Maintains a safe and healthy environment, both indoors and
outdoors, following all rules and procedures of the school and
company as well as state licensing standards
* Ensures that hazardous objects are out of reach of children.
* Provides full supervision of children and maintains ratios at all
times, keeps attendance records of children throughout the day
* Disinfects mats, toys and other classroom materials weekly or as
required
* Serves food and monitors children observing food intake and needs
of children
* Establishes and maintains cooperation with other staff and high
level of respect in tone and manner
* Maintains confidentiality regarding staff, children, and families
as well as management and operations
* Attends staff meetings, training's and other school functions as
required and requested
* Accountable for playground duty supervision, ensuring that
children remain in the playground, are playing safely on equipment,
and report back inside with their class when instructed to do
so
* Assists in planning class parties, field trips, and implementing
extended before and after school activities
* Performs all other duties as assigned
Experience & Credentials:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Must be 18 years of age or older
Currently enrolled or willing to complete Early Childhood Education
units within one year of employment
Two-year degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
Meets minimum preparation and experience required for certification
as an Early Childhood Education Teacher
Complies with all state education and licensing standards, and
maintains validation of credentials for the position (i.e.
professional development)
Previous experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher, in a
licensed preschool or early development center.
Keywords: Spring Education Group, Altadena , Preschool Teacher Assistant, Other , Altadena, California
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