Preschool Part-time Afternoon Daycare Teacher

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Preschool Instructional Assistant is responsible for providing a safe and teacher supportive program in accordance with all Community Care Licensing and Red Hill Lutheran Church and School policies and procedures.

SCOPEThe Preschool Instructional Assistant will be responsible for implementing a program that assists in the teaching of young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant to licensing and school requirements and policies. The Preschool Instructional Assistant will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained.

Shift Monday through Friday 1:30pm - 5:30pmRESPONSIBILITIES
1. Implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children.

Main activities include but are not limited to:

Implement activities to meet the physical, social/emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the children in the program.

Afternoon daycare supervision.

Classroom Substitute for teacher preparation time.

Close down preschool yards.

Provide nutritious snacks.

Ensure equipment and facility are well maintained and safe at all times.

Help with current cleaning and sanitization  familiar with health and safety emergency procedures.
2. Supervise children in the Preschool.

Main activities include but are not limited to:

Ensure children are supervised at all times in keeping with RHLS standards and procedures.

Provide and guide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling.

Build children’s esteem.

Comfort and nurture children.

Reinforce the teacher’s routines and provide positive guidance through discipleship guidelines and practices.

Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.

Implement positive discipline, through discipleship practices, when necessary.

Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children, age-appropriately, understand.

Assist in observing children and notate developmental progress on a regular basis maintaining all records current.
3. Communicate with parents and members of the community.

Main activities include but are not limited to:

Discuss identified concerns and needs with professionals as appropriate.

Participate in community activities.

Promote literacy and early education through hands-on learning techniques.
4. Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge

The employee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

Child Development and Developmental Early Education theories and practices.
12 or more of Early Childhood Education units.

Safe and age-appropriate skill building activities for preschool-aged children.

Ensuring that children are well supervised, using RHLS standards and practices in keeping children safe at all times.

Skills The employee must demonstrate the following skills:

Team building skills.

Supervisory skills for the health and safety of young children.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Decision making skills.

Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

Stress management skills.

Time management skills.

Teaching skills.

Personal Attributes The employee must maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties.

The employee must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be respectful.

Possess cultural awareness and  flexible.

Demonstrate sound work  consistent and  compassionate and  able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment.

Conduct all professional interactions with the standards of Matthew 18.WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Preschool Instructional Assistant may be lifting and carrying children and equipment (up to 40 lbs.) and may spend time (up to 30% of the workday) sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. The Preschool Instructional Assistant is required to bend, kneel and squat down to a young child’s level.

The Preschool Instructional Assistant will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and will be constantly moving throughout the classroom and playground with children. The Preschool…