Preschool Teacher Assistant

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and nurturing Teacher Assistant to join our team. The Teacher Assistant will work alongside the Lead Teacher to provide a loving, safe, and Christ-centered environment for young children. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood development and eager to support the spiritual, emotional, and academic growth of children in a Christian setting.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans, helping with activities, and ensuring children are engaged in learning experiences that align with the Christian values and curriculum.


• Foster a positive, welcoming, and safe environment for children to learn and grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially while familiarizing yourself with each student’s personality, strengths and weaknesses.


• Help teach Christian values, Bible stories, and prayers in a way that is age-appropriate and integrates faith-based learning into daily activities.


• Provide constant supervision during classroom activities, outdoor play, mealtime, and transitions to ensure children are safe and following classroom rules.


• Support the lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, providing positive reinforcement, and helping children develop good social skills and respect for others.


• Help with administrative duties such as preparing materials, maintaining classroom organization, and keeping track of attendance or other required records.


• Work closely with the Curriculum Specialist and leadership to ensure consistency in the operation of the preschool classroom set up and curriculum.


• Maintain a positive relationship with parents by providing updates on their child's progress and well-being when necessary.


• Become familiar with opening and closing procedures and the classroom/bathroom cleaning policy as well as the location of all documents required to be posted and available upon inspections (DCF, FLOCS and ELC).
  
  
  
  • Willingness to perform any task assigned.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus.


• Must have completed the DCF Introductory Child Care Courses (45 hours+9 total)


• Previous experience in a preschool, daycare, or similar setting is preferred.


• A positive attitude and a love for working with children.


• Live a lifestyle that is conducive to that of a committed follower of Jesus Christ.


• First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Ability to stay engaged, giving your full attention to the needs of the students and directions of the lead teacher.


• Ability to create a positive and supportive learning environment.


• Ability to arrive on time and consistent with attendance (have all personal items needed for the day with you before you arrive at your assigned area).


• Ability to interact positively with preschool age children and all staff.


• Ability to tolerate noise.


• Ability to follow instructions, with a (patient, nurturing, and kind) Christlike attitude.


• Ability to maintain spiritual accountability by attending church on a weekly basis.


• Basic understanding of early childhood development and Christian education principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to walk, kneel, sit on the floor with children and stand for long periods of time.