RED MOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Position Title: Assistant Preschool Teacher
Position Reports to : Preschool Director
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Preschool Teacher will assist in creating a classroom environment that meets the individuals ;
· Educational needs.
· Interests
· Social abilities.
· Emotional requirements.
· Cognitive skills.
Duties and Tasks:
· Meet and assist assigned classes.
· Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the preschoolers.
· Maintain standards which have been set by the Lead Teacher and Director in classroom behavior appropriate to preschool.
· Assist the Lead Teacher in guiding the learning process through the use of established clear objectives outlined by the guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices.
· Maintain licensing requirements through the Arizona Department of Health services.
· Support the Lead Teacher instructional techniques which are consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals and groups involved.
· Implement, through instruction and example, the RMUMC Preschool’s philosophy of education.
· Assist the Lead Teacher in assessing the abilities and needs of preschoolers on a regular basis and provides feedback for progress reports.
· Involve parents in their child’s preschool experiences.
· Attend Preschool staff meetings and staff training.
· Assume the Lead Teacher role when needed.
· Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications and Skills:
· Knowledge of applicable state and city statutes.
· Knowledge of applicable RMUMC Preschools policies and procedures.
· Knowledge of effective instructional strategies for preschool-age children.
· Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, students, parents, the general public and others having business with The Preschool.
· CDA credentials
· May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies, or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
· May be required to lift students.
Education and Training:
· Prefer a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.
· Consider an Associate Degree in early Childhood Education with related experience.
Work Experience.
· Prefer two years working with three/six year olds. Consider any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Background and Certifications:
· Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license or a state issued ID card.
· Must possess a valid fingerprint clearance card.
· Must possess current CPR certification
· Must have a Mantoux TB test prior to the start of school.
Must pass annual background investigation
