Job Description

Position: Preschool Assistant Teacher

Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $16.00-$18.00/hour

How You Will Make a Difference at Sun Valley Education:

As the Preschool Assistant Teacher, you are under the direction of the Preschool Lead Teacher. You will be responsible for the supervision and coordination of the preschool program and children. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for helping with the planning and organizing of all daily activities and weekly lesson planning. In addition, the Assistant Teacher is responsible to help plan events. You will also:

• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of preschool aged children as well as have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities.
• Be a self-starter and perform duties and job functions with little supervision.
• Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Possess the ability to follow written and oral direction.
• Must have excellent customer service skills which include being able to handle any questions that arise with the public by answering them or by giving them the proper directions for the answer.
• Must attend school functions and meetings outside of regular work hours as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere for children and families.
• Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program.
• Keep the classroom orderly and well-inventoried. Request and submit supply orders to the Director for approval.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.
• Maintain a safe environment for participants by supervising them at all times. Maintain proper ratios at all times. Ensure that all staff are positioned in a manner to view the children at all times.
• Assist children with activities of daily life (hand washing, family style meals, taking care of their environment, etc.).
• Help to create lesson plans using the school format that aligns with our curriculum at a minimum of 1 week in advance. Prepare activities that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the children.
• Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
• Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children.
• Maintain open communication between preschool staff and school personnel.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service. Communicate with the parents through daily drop-off and pick-up as well as on Class Dojo.
• Help to maintain records of attendance and sign-in/out sheets and turn them into the Director monthly.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward co-workers, families and scholars in the school.
• Report any problems or concerns with participants, co-workers, or the school to the Lead Teacher or Director within a timely manner.
• Follow and enforce policies and procedures.
• Proactively respond to any issues and concerns regarding the program.
• Help conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences.
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be actively working towards an ECE Certification, CDA or degree.
• Submit to various background checks.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months of previous experience working with preschool aged children.
• Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for one before hire.
• Provide evidence of current (less than one year) TB test results.
• Must maintain CPR/FA and Food Handler's card requirements.
• Must register with the AZ Registry upon hire.
• Must be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom.
• Must have two years of previous experience working with preschool aged children.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs.
• Must attend all training to fulfill licensure training credits annually.
• Have dependable transportation.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• May be exposed to all weather conditions. May be required to work in various temperatures within the facility and outside.

ABOUT US

Sun Valley Education (SVE) is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale, Glendale, and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Education , we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.

ABOUT YOU - OUR NEW SVE TEAM MEMBER!

You are an enthusiastic team player who is looking to grow your career with an expanding organization. You are talented and love working with students, families and teachers. You enjoy making a difference in the lives of children and you thrive in a fast-paced environment! Not only are you a highly qualified, motivated, self-starter; you work well with others, you seek solutions to challenges, and you are a proven leader.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

At SVE, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Sun Valley Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.

BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Apply through the link below.https://sunvalleyacademy.isolvedhire.com/