Job Responsibilities

• Provide coverage to all classrooms as needed
• Fill in for preschool assistants and/or teacher as needed
• Support the preschool Director with daily tasks in the preschool office - filing, copying etc.
• Assist in the implementation of the daily program for the classroom
• Assist in the planning and preparation of the classroom curriculum so it is age appropriate and effective
• Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room
• Help with the general set-up and clean-up to maintain the daily routine
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the preschool
• Treat the children, family members, and staff with dignity and respect
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs as needed
• Maintain confidentiality about all children, family members and preschool employees
• Supervise outside playground activities as needed
• Follow directions of the lead teacher or the preschool director
• Communicate with preschool students and families on a regular basis (i.e. weekly or monthly via newsletters, greeting families during arrival and dismissal)
• Arrive on time and work through the scheduled hours
• Be available for before care and/or aftercare as scheduled
• Take no more than 30 minutes for lunch
• Assist the lead teacher in any way needed
• May on occasion be required to perform duties other than those specifically listed in this description
  
  

Relates well to all ages; exhibits passionate faith and energetic personality; passion for reaching and discipling children and families; strong desire to serve God through the ministry of the Preschool; current technology skills

Required Trainings and Certifications provided by the preschool

• CPR and First Aid - required every 2 years
• Digital Fingerprints - required every 3 years
• Criminal Background check - required every 3 years
• Universal Precautions Training - required annually
• Drug Screen
• TB test
  
  

Schedule

• The hours of this position are M-F 10 am - 5:30 pm
• Flexible schedule: August - May for the school year or work all year long with our summer program
• We follow DeKalb Central Schools calendar for all days off including closings and delays due to weather
• Paid time off
• Follow a schedule that works for you and your family
• Work with an amazing staff