Preschool Assistant Teacher

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Preschool Director

Summary/objective

acac Preschool Assistant Teachers are responsible for organizing and leading activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts etc. They will assist lead teachers in preparing materials and classrooms. They will conduct class activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner. Preschool Teachers will adhere to acac policies and procedures associated with this position, as well as follow Virginia Department of Social Services licensing standards at all times.

Essential functions

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

• Provides support to the lead teacher in classroom instruction and management 
• Supervise and interact with children during classroom time and outdoor play 
• Responsible for students when the lead teacher is out of the classroom
• Arrive to work in a timely manner with enough time to prepare for your class
• Greet students and parents as they arrive and leave the program
• Remain competent and prepared to activate acac’s Emergency Action Plan 
• Ensure assigned classroom is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per VDSS standards
• Collaborate with other preschool teachers in an effort to ensure consistent execution of acac and Preschool policies and procedures
• Work with the entire acac Adventure Central Team to efficiently maintain the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the facility while providing outstanding customer service to children and parents
• If not already certified, attend CPR/AED training provided by acac; maintain current certification for the duration of your employment 

Full Time Team Member Benefits include

• Paid Time Off 
• Complementary Gym Membership for the entire family
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans 
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability coverage’s
• Supplemental Accident &Critical Illness plans
• Employee Discount on Personal Training, Swim lessons, Cafe & Logo Shop Purchases, and more!

Physical demands

• Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
• Must be able to participate in indoor and outdoor activities
• Must be able to frequently lift, move, or hold children
• Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress

Required competencies, education, and experience

• High School Diploma required, Associates degree highly desired
• Prior experience working with children in a preschool or summer camp highly desired
• Knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired
• Must be at least 16 years old

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep club neat and clean
• Attend mandatory Personal Training meetings
• Assist with Service Days, as assigned by Supervisor
• Assist with club programs, special events, or activities, as assigned by Supervisor
• Promptly respond to work-related correspondence
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver outstanding service to members and guests, following acac’s Five*Star principles

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.