Preschool Teacher Assistant
The Table Church
Location
Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
Support the lead teacher in maintaining a healthy learning environment and ensuring children participate in age-appropriate lessons. Responsibilities include supervising children, leading Christian education lessons, and managing classroom organization and cleanliness.
Requirements summary
Previous experience in preschool or children's education is preferred. Candidates must be proficient in Google Applications and Microsoft Suite and be able to model the core values of the church.
Job description
Description The Preschool Teacher’s Assistant works alongside the Preschool Teachers to promote and maintain a healthy learning environment at our Pittsburgh West Preschool. While not acting as the teacher on a daily basis, the Teacher’s Assistant is expected to support the Teacher to ensure that all children are able to participate in an age-appropriate engaging lesson each day.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Be a Dynamic Leader Assist the classroom teacher with any and all duties, as assigned and requested. Supervise the children individually or in small groups, as needed. Lead the Christian education lesson as scheduled for each class. In the absence of the teacher, step in as a substitute teacher for the day. Help promote and maintain a positive and smoothly functioning atmosphere in the classroom through your support in: Nurturing the emotionally unsettled child, ensuring they have a positive day. Encouraging children to participate and be a part of the group and activities when their attention strays. Disciplining the children, as needed, in order that they learn appropriate behavior expectations and consequences when behavior is inappropriate so they are not a disruption to the entire class. Maintain an organized environment Organize children’s folders, papers and communication notes/letters to make sure they get home properly, including those who are absent for the day Oversee the order, cleanliness and safety of all toys and learning tools Assist in keeping the room neat, orderly, attractive, and visually stimulating and inviting to the children. Focus on excellent communication Communicate concerns with the classroom teacher regarding the children, parents, classroom operations, ideas, suggestions, etc. Communicate with parents on routine issues and refer parents to the teacher for serious concerns or problems. Be a Team Player Attend all staff meetings, as assigned Be available for extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, programs, socials, field trips, parent meetings, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous experience in preschool, children’s education or similar position, preferred. Willingness to learn. Knowledge of: Working with computers, including Google Applications and Microsoft Suite, required. Ability to: Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with those contacted in course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Model behavior and actions consistent with core values of the church.
