Assistant Preschool Teacher

This 4 hours per day Teaching Assistant position (8:30 - 12:30), works in partnership with and assists the Lead Teacher in the daily operation of the classroom (current opening is in the 3s Class). In addition to work in the classroom, all instructional assistants attend in-service days, faculty/staff meetings, appropriate training sessions, and participate in several all-school events.

• Working directly under the Lead Teacher; working with students, instructional work with individuals, small groups and whole class; performing a variety of other needed support, clerical and administrative tasks; creating materials, and other duties as needed
• Engaging children in age-appropriate activities and play that stimulates their development
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
• Appropriately supervising children while keeping them safe at all times; responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
• Assisting children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/toileting, dressing) and being one of the primary caregivers for children in the classroom
• Communicating with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children's care as well as classroom management
• Being warm and nurturing and a positive role model for all children
• Providing professional and excellent customer service according to the standards of St. Paul's Episcopal Preschool

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school degree or equivalent education
• Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education
• Submit to various background checks including those completed through the VA Department of Education
• Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified, or obtain certification upon hire (paid for by SPEP)
• Provide a Physician's Statement for a health screening as required by the Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-1716
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a small group of children in a classroom. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 30lbs
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences