Assistant Teacher - Friends

Assistant Teacher - Friends Location role at Acquire4

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$11.00/hr – $13.00/hr

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required for staffing needs, training, and staff meetings as assigned by the director.

The Assistant Teacher supports a cohesive teaching team, implements the curriculum, and manages day‑to‑day operations of the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher. Responsibilities also include general administrative duties, monitoring children's progress, and maintaining related records as directed. The role promotes the school's philosophy, educational objectives, and supports the mission and goals of the program.

• Have a positive attitude each day.
• Be supportive of the mission and goals of Westminster Preschool.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Always maintain adult supervision of children and adhere to child/staff ratios.
• Attend all required training and events.
• Demonstrate faith in action and love for children.
• Uphold Biblical values and principles.

• Maintain a clean and organized classroom and learning environment.
• Assist lead teacher in keeping learning centers neat and organized.
• Follow a daily schedule, allowing for appropriate transition time between different activities.
• Interact with the children during all activities.
• Step in for lead teacher in her/his absence.
• Implement activities as assigned by lead teacher.
• Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of staff.
• Complete and submit the daily cleaning checklist in the absence of the lead teacher.

• Assist in implementing curriculum and lesson plans in the classroom.
• Participate in mealtimes with children, encouraging them to try new foods, asking open‑ended questions, and urging positive conversations.

• Meet all health/safety standards as outlined in Indiana Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations for Registered Ministries, CCDF, VCP, and Paths to Quality.
• Adhere to all Safe Sleep guidelines.
• Observe handwashing policies and procedures for both staff and children.
• Observe proper diaper and sanitation procedures.

• Communicate with children with eye-level, one-on-one attention throughout the day.
• Positively work with children on conflicts using a problem-solving approach.
• Communicate with families through Pro Care on a regular basis about their child's daily activities, teacher concerns, photos, etc.
• Communicate with co‑workers and administrative staff regarding classroom and work-related needs.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Show interest in or working toward a CDA awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition or equivalent.
• Ability to learn and utilize specialized software for parent and staff communication.
• Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.

• CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions with annual recertification.
• Must pass drug screening, criminal background check, and FSSA background check.
• TB testing.
• Up-to-date physical.
• Complete trainings in Safe Sleep, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Child Safety modules.
• Maintain and hold 20 hours annually of in‑service training on early childhood topics.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings/trainings.
• Must be capable of independently caring for the appropriate number of children in the staff/student ratio required for the age group to which they are assigned.
• Be familiar with the Voluntary Certification Program, Registered Ministry licensing requirements, and Paths to Quality requirements.

• Willing and able to lift a child weighing at least 40 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, sit on the floor, and rise from the floor without adult assistance.

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Full‑time

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