Preschool teacher's assistant job description

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Working as an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Acelero Learning will give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and transferable skills towards a remarkable and rewarding career path. You will work collaboratively with the Preschool Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a Head Start classroom of 3-5 year-old children. Are you ready to join forces and make a difference?
Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve Career growth and professional development opportunities Supportive working environment Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

Qualifications:
To be successful and to thrive in this role, you should have great communication and written skills that encompass effective practices in the following areas:
•CLASS teacher-child interactions
•Learning environment
•Curriculum
•Child assessment
•Meeting all children's needs
•Working with families
•Professional growth and collaboration

Job Requirements:
•The commitment and passion to work with children
•CDA credential OR enrolled to complete the CDA within one year of hire OR enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree
•An eagerness to adopt our values: Embracing Diversity, Teamwork & Community, Data-Informed Learning, Open Communication, and Follow-Through.
This position is full-time, year-round, and earns $11.30 - $17.38 hourly.
This position earns up to 11.30 Hourly
Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
- Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
- Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.
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We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
*Responsibilities*
* Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
* Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
* Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
* Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
* Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
* Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
* Track children's progress and report to parents
* Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche
* Collaborate with other educators
* Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

*Skills*
* Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
* Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
* Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
* Excellent communication and instructional skills
* Ability to act as mediator between children
* Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
* Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
* Certification in child CPR
* BSc/BA in education or relevant field
* Valid licence to practice profession

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

As an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Substitute with Kelly Education you will be working in licensed ECE centers in The Aurora Public School District. These centers will have preschool classrooms with students ranging from three to five years of age. Your primary role will be assisting in supervision, classroom activities, and daily routines. Kelly Education substitutes pick and choose their own substituting assignments online or by phone.
**Minimum Requirements**

**Substitute Early Childhood Teacher:**

**One of the following is required:**

+ BA in Child Development, Child Psychology, ECE, Early Childhood Special Education, Educational Leadership and Admin, Elementary Education, Family and Human Development, Family Studies, or Special Education

+ BA in any field with at least two, three-semester ECE courses with one being Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies

+ Hold a current CDA

+ Have eighteen-semester credit hours in ECE courses with one being Intro to ECE or Guidance Strategies and 3 months experience working with children less than 8 years of age, who are not related to the individual

**Substitute Assistant Teacher:**

Must have completed 2 of these ECE college courses: Intro to Early Childhood Professions, Intro to Early Childhood Techniques, Guidance Strategies for Young children, Health Nutrition and Safety, Admin of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs, Child Growth and Development, The Exceptional Child, or Infant/Toddler Theory and Practice.

**Substitute Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional:**

Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.

**Additional Requirements for all Roles**

Flexible and interested in working with different childcare centers within a 5-20 mile radius of their home. Enjoy caring for children aged birth through Pre-K and are willing to accept early morning or last minute assignments. Access to a computer with internet and email for viewing and accepting assignments.

**Responsibilities:**

Play with groups or individual children indoors and outdoors to encourage exploration and learning. Help with every day needs like meals, naps, and bathroom changes. Shifts can range from 4 to 10 hours, falling during the times of 6:00AM and 8:00PM.

**Benefits:**

Paid orientation to ensure success from day one at the childcare center. Work when and where you want, selecting assignments from a convenient online portal. We provide Kelly-sponsored insurance options, and paychecks are issued weekly! Incentives, employee discounts and deals, and other perks are available.

Do you have an interest in education an helping other? Apply today and together we can make a difference in children's lives!

Kelly Education is committed to our substitute employees working in safe environments. Kelly Education operates under the collective guidance of the Center of Disease Control (CDC), state officials, and school district administration, and we ensure our employees are adequately protected by school district policies and procedures.

It is the policy of Kelly Education to provide equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, promotion, job transfer, and assignments. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

**Why Kelly** ** ** **Education?**

Looking for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students? At Kelly Education, we connect passionate people with great jobs in K-12 public schools, PreK and early childhood centers, and higher education institutions. Whether you're looking to work a few days a week or every day, want to work in a teaching or non-teaching role-we'll connect you with flexible work you can feel good about. Even if you're new to the education field, our thorough training and orientation will prepare you to be successful.

**About Kelly** ** **

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.