About the role

Compensation: $20.00/hr

O VERVIEW:

The Preschool Teac her Assistant position at Community Seedlings Preschool is responsible for providing
instruction
to children ages 2 to 2½ years of
age.
Preschool Teacher Assistants are responsible for encouraging children's curiosity and excitement for
learnin g.

Serving

as
co-researchers, Preschool Teachers Assistants at Community Seedlings support
the
cur iosi ty
and excitement for
learnin g
th at
i s
inherent
in
every
child. They recognize and honor children's
na tural
quest
to
understand their place
in
the world around them. This is
learned
through play, small
gro up
projects, dialogue,
journaling, reflection ,
and documentation of children's
work.

Preschool

T eacher Assistants e ncourag e
a
lov e
of
learnin g
through exploration of art, STEM work, math, social studies, literacy, and
the
environments of both the indoor and outdoor classrooms.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Preschool Director, and Lead Teacher, the Teacher Assistant
assists with and is responsible for the following areas:

Maintain safety and ensuring the welfare of all enrolled children, supervision of children during all activities, indoors and out of doors.
Ensure appropriate standards for children's discipline and behavioral standards using non-punitive methods.
Day-to-day operation; including maintaining a harmonious and efficient work environment.
Perform housekeeping duties as assigned, including daily preparation and clean-up of snack/lunch.
Attend all staff meetings and other work-related functions, including special events, as required.
Interact with parents when necessary or refer appropriate questions and concerns to program teachers or Directors.
Assist Lead Teacher with implementing age-appropriate provocations and invitations..
Assist in maintaining and providing periodic testing of emergency response plan.
Continue to engage in professional development.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

H igh
schoo l
diploma or equ ivalent; Must be 18 years of age or older

College coursework in fields relating to preschool children preferred.
Minimum of 6 ECE units completed.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must pass fingerprint clearance, TB test, pre-employment physical, and provide immunization record of measles and pertussis vaccines.

Must complete required training upon hire
or willing to obtain certification
:

CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Sexual Harassment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

R eport to
work on a regular and punctual basis
U nderstand
and
implement
developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
E xercise discretion and confidentiality
when
meeting
with
families
and
the
public
B e sincere,
nurturing and caring
toward
all children
I nteract
appropriately
and positively
with
children
at all times
U nderstand and follow procedures and policies of
the organization
U nderstand and follow
oral
and written instructions
D emonstrate positive team
attitude
E stablish and
maintain
cooperative and effective working
relationships
with colleagues
R ead, write,
speak
and
understand
Eng li s h .
Strong communication skills.

Ability to communicate with children and parents in a positive and respectful
manner.

Energetic personality and team player.

Must be punctual and reliable.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical

requirements
described
here
are
representative
of those that must be met by
an
employee
to
successfully perform
the
essential functions of this
job.
R egularly
required
to
sit, stand,
twist,
turn,
bend,
walk,
talk, hear, and
reach
with
hands
R egularly
required
to operate a computer and
other
office equipment
R egularly required
to
see
and observe
students,
walk and/or
stand for extended
periods
of
time,
and
hear
and
speak
to exchange information
R egularly required to possess
dexterity of
hand
and
fingers,
kneel,
bend
at
the waist,
sit
on
the floor, climb stairs and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lift light objects
R egularly
required
to
speak
in
audible
tones
so
that
others
may understand
clearly
in indoor and outdoor classrooms
O ccasionally required
to lift
and/or
move up
to 40 lbs.
D uties are
normally
performed
in
a
school,
classroom, playground
and/or
other outdoor settings
D uties
may
be performed
in
seasonal
heat,
sun,
and
cold
T he
noise level in
the
work environment
is usually moderate

WORKING HOURS

Monday - Friday

Part-time: 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Reasonable

accommodations
may be
made
to
enable
individuals
with
disabilities
to
perform
the essential
functions.

BENEFITS

403 (b) Retirement Plan

Credit Union Membership

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Community Roots Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Preschool Teacher Assistant