Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team! The ideal candidate will create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children aged 3-5. This role involves implementing daily lessons as planned by the lead teacher, fostering social and emotional development, and ensuring a safe and supportive classroom setting. Our play-based program looks to get students ready for kindergarten and instil a love of learning to last a lifetime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the children’s program based on the philosophy “Learning Through Play”. This includes leading and supervising the program sessions as directed by the Lead Teacher.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in planning thematic units to develop social, emotional, and academic knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Organize the artwork created by the students throughout the year into a scrapbook for each student.
- Assist in the preparations for the classes including materials, circle time, special daily activities
- Assist in contacting parents or respond to any parent inquiries throughout the year (including but not limited to discussions on developmental concerns, disruptive behavior, etc.).
- Attend monthly board meetings and events such as Open House (Evening availability required)
- Beginning and end of year classroom set up/take down. Work to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom and material.
Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Educator Level 3 (or related field)
- Preferred- Bachelor of Education or early childhood diploma/degree
- Preferred 2 years experience in a preschool or early childhood education setting
- CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerability Check (dated within 6 months of hiring date)
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Passion for working with young children
Pay: $2,700.00-$2,850.00 per month
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
