PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT, ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL

POSITION TITLE: Preschool Teacher Assistant

STATUS/HOURS: Part Time: M-F (19 hrs. per week, 8:00 am – 11:45 am/12:00 pm)

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SALARY RANGE: $15.00-$17.00

REPORTS TO: Preschool Director

JOB OPENING: August, 2022 

Position Summary: If you have a passion for working with children, provide the best education and care for the students, work collaboratively, with the opportunity to grow into a possible teacher position and to be a part of establishing a newly built preschool and creating a beautiful catholic community, we want you to be a part of our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Teacher to create and deliver lesson plans, and assist with school curriculum
• Oversees outdoor activities ensuring a safe environment for the children always
• Assist with breaks
• Assist the teacher with rest time set up and prep work
• Provides children with support and care during lunchtime
  • Respecting and honoring the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning
  • Considering individual 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
  • Treating children with dignity and respect
  • Assuming 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
  • Flexibility in working with others in a variety of circumstances
  • Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth
    • Participating in public relations events sponsored by the school but not limited to; shall include Back to School Night, Family Picnic, Christmas program, Open Houses, and school fundraisers
    • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Requirements to Apply:

• Submit a cover letter, resume and copy of transcripts
• Must have high school diploma and 6 ECE units of coursework (copy of transcripts required)
• Previous experience in a licensed preschool or early childhood center (preferred)

Requirements upon hire:

• Fingerprint Background Clearance, proof of immunizations, proof of completion of Mandated Reporter video (CA Licensing) and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child Care Facility

Applicant's Character Traits:

• Familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church
• Passion to work with young children and desire to grow as an educator
• Works well with others
• Has a positive attitude and enthusiasm

CONTACT: Amy Igou, Preschool Director at aigou@stggcs.org