Teacher Assistant

What You'll Do

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and administer individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skill development considering the individual needs of the student and appropriate developmental expectations
• Support needs and growth in the classroom under the direction of classroom teacher
• Instructs children in practices of self-help, self-care, and self-regulation in accordance with appropriate development level in the 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, and K’s classroom environment
• Helps children develop habits involved in the routine of the day like caring for own clothing, picking up and putting away toys and, books, and snacks, making transitions in accordance with appropriate development level
• Oversee and administer daily Bible story lessons and activities based on information provided by Director of Kids of Grace
• Assist teacher in keeping accurate records of observation and progress of each child
• Provide appropriate information to assist teacher in regular communication with parents about child’s progress and development in open and respectful manner
• Maintains positive classroom and playground discipline and order
• Responsible for operational, cleanliness and function of classroom to include technology, materials, safety items etc. reporting or correcting issues in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Report all signs of child abuse to proper authority
• Attends all staff meetings and training
• On occasion you may be asked to step in and fill the teacher position

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates or bachelor’s degree in early childhood, environmental education, natural sciences, interpretation, or related field preferred. Basic computer literacy; completed at least six (6) months of experience working under supervision in a licensed child care center, nursery school, church-operated school, or similar setting; CPR/First Aid certification; a well-developed philosophy on the education of young children, which parallels with the educational philosophy of Kids of Grace.

Nice to Have

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have demonstrated ability to Model school philosophy/GCPCPA ministry through positive role modeling behaviors
• Demonstrated ability to treat each child with dignity and respect
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral with strong command of the English language and grammar.
• Knowledge of the basic needs and characteristics of toddlers, preschool and school age children and the principles and practices of an early childhood program.
• Skill in planning, organizing and completing work in accordance with deadlines
• Ability to multitask and work amid interruptions and distractions.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to make appropriate classroom decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established policies.
• Ability to accept direction and follow instructions.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills with tact, patience and courtesy.
• Ability to maintain regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality.

Benefits