Floater Assistant Preschool Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant/Floater Preschool Teacher to join our team in a private school setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching young children and a deep understanding of their developmental needs. The successful applicant will have the ability to help create engaging lesson plans, manage a classroom effectively, and provide individualized care and support to our students.

Responsibilities

· Assisting lead teacher in classrooms from age 6 weeks to 12 years

· Teaching basic skills such as color, shape, numbers, and letter recognition

· Plan and help carry out curriculum.

· Assist children develop positive self-images and experience success

· Encouraging the exploration of interests and developmental social and emotional skills

· Assist with developing schedules and routines ensuring physical activity, rest, and playtime

· Teaching children how to play fairly with others

· Disciplining with positive redirection

· Assist the lead teacher observe, assess, and document each assigned child’s health, skills, behavior, growth, and development

· Meet with parents to discuss milestones and concerns

· Optimizing children’s developmental, intellectual, and social achievements in class activities

· Feeding, diapering, potty training

· Record keeping for diapering, feeding and all milestones.

If you are:

· Excited to learn about young children

· Empathetic, caring and patient

· Good at planning and organizing

· Creative and flexible

· Enthusiastic about learning

· Passionate yet pragmatic

· Full of energy

· Able to have a sense of humor yet remain respectful of differences

· Knowledgeable in child development and milestones associated with each age group

This position is a floating assistant teacher position, you would either be filling in for the lead teacher, assistant teacher, or reliving a teacher in any of our classrooms. This is a somewhat flexible position, for either a part time or fulltime employee.

If you are excited about shaping young minds and creating joyful learning experiences, we invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team at The Teaching Tree!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.50 - $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person