Preschool Teacher Assistant

Full Time
Riverside, CA 92508
$16 - $18 an hour
Posted
Job description

The Goddard School® is a renowned Early Childhood Education program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and an active learning approach. A leader in the franchised preschool industry, The Goddard School uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety, to develop a life-long love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. The faculty members are highly qualified childhood educators who use their creativity and the state-specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

Assistant Teacher General Qualifications:

A assistant teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a assistant teacher is responsible to work together with an lead teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. A assistant teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and the following qualifications:

  • the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy
  • the ability to interact closely with children at their level
  • the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times
  • the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary)
  • the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies
  • the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents
  • the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and
  • the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

Education Requirement:

An assistant teacher must meet one of the following educational requirements:

  • A private academic teaching certificate for nursery school through kindergarten or early childhood education;
  • Proof of the teacher's current enrollment in a CDA credentialing program;
  • Proof of the teacher's current enrollment in an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education or a related field.

Responsibilities

The assistant teacher’s responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in implementing the lead teacher’s responsibilities. The lead teacher’s main responsibilities include the following:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

  • Develop lesson plans
  • Build teamwork
  • Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  • Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  • Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
  • Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
  • Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
  • Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
  • Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately
  • Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
  • Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
  • Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Riverside, CA 92508: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • What do you have from following items?

An assistant teacher must meet one of the following educational requirements:
 a private academic teaching certificate for nursery school through kindergarten or early childhood education;
 proof of the teacher's current enrollment in a CDA credentialing program;
 proof of the teacher's current enrollment in an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education or a related field.

Work Location: In person

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