Assistant Preschool Teacher

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Position Summary

To plan, organize and implement an age-appropriate instructional program in a play-based learning environment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Liberty Kids.
• Promote and adhere to Liberty Kids policies and procedures.
• Invest in the preschooler’s well-being, health, and safety physically/socially/emotionally for ultimate academic excellence.
• Create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to effective instruction; maintain standards of scholar behavior.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Provide direct instruction using a traditional curriculum.
• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Observe and evaluate scholars’ performance and development.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths 
• Education: High School Diploma 

Experience: 6 months childcare experience preferred

Special Skills:

• Must be 18 years old 
• Infant/Toddler CPR and First Aid Certified
• Successfully pass a Childcare Registry Background Check
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Professional and friendly disposition
• Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite. 

Physical functions: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. Reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 

Equipment used: Frequent computer use is expected.  

Work Environment: Typical classroom environment is expected, exposure to outdoor weather expected. 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential function; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.