Assistant Preschool Teacher

Richmond, VA

Full Time

 

Overview

Be at least 19 years of age |

This position could begin on June 15th through the school year. Candidates must be able to work Monday-Friday 6:30 am-6:30 pm. There will be 2 training days leading up to the beginning of the program. CPR/First Aid certification is required. One year of programmatic child care experience is desired. Two professional references required.

​Qualifications

  • Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire

  • Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom

  • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences. A strong Christian faith and willing to teach Christian principles in the classroom

  • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

  • Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs

  • Be available for full time employment and available to work as early as 6:30 and as late as 6:30 pm

  • Have dependable transportation

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

  • Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use,  hand washing)

  • Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

  • Approach parents daily and speak with them about their children

  • Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service

  • Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

  • Execute daily plan of  activities developed by lead teacher that are developmentally appropriate for young children

  • Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights

  • Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, learning and playing


WORK WEEK

Monday - Friday

6:30 am-6:30 pm

JOB TYPE

$11/hr

30-40 hours per week