Preschool & PreK Teacher Assistant

JOB

DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Preschool & PreK Teacher Assistant

DEPARTMENT:

Good Shepherd School

SUPERVISOR:

Preschool Director

TIME COMMITMENT:

228 – 750 Hours for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year

CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt Substitute/Temporary Employees 4N

Position Profile:

This position at Good Shepherd School exists to support teachers and students in classrooms and during transition times.

Skill Set:

• Maintains a positive attitude


• Exhibits patience and humility


• Ability to communicate well


• Willingness to take direction


• Willingness to assist the teacher with preparing projects, helping students one-on-one or in small groups


• Ability to manage a classroom of children while honoring the teacher’s ways and expectations


• Must be organized


• Must be punctual


• Must have a heart for kids and willingness to shepherd the hearts of all kids, even when they are trying your patience

Experience Qualifications:

• Be comfortable and confident around children in large groups


• Confidence in managing a class of children


• Servant heart


• Task oriented

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Taking directions from the teacher


• Escorting students to recess or special events


• Prepare crafts/table work


• Ability to assist in transition periods (prepare next activity, clean up after crafts/activities)


• Help set-up classrooms for school


• Clean up shared classrooms to make sure they are ready for other church uses


• Other duties as assigned

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Exhibits an authentic relationship with Jesus made evident by a Christ-following lifestyle


• Ensure all actions performed within the context of this job position accomplish and further the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Community Church


• Adhere to the Statement of Faith as established and approved by Good Shepherd Community Church elders

Additional Notes:

• Regularly attend at Good Shepherd Community Church or other church in our community that shares the same beliefs as Good Shepherd Community Church


• Complete Ministry Certification, which will include a criminal background check, as part of hiring process


• Complete a State-issued Background Check with fingerprinting, if necessary


• Adhere to the policies, procedures, and code of conduct outlined in the Good Shepherd Community Church Employee Handbook and the Good Shepherd School Faculty Handbook


• The preschool staff is part of the Good Shepherd School ministry, under the overall supervision of the Good Shepherd School Principal.


• The 2026/27 Academic School year is considered September 9, 2026 – June 11, 2027

Disclaimers:

Other duties may be added or changed as needed.  This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.