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Preschool Assistant Teacher- Toddler Room

About us

St. James’ Academy Preschool is a Christian preschool operated as an extension of St. James’ Episcopal Church. We are looking for employees who enjoy working with young children and nurturing their creativity while preparing for early education.

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & possibly Friday

Hours: 8:45am -Noon (may be occasionally asked to stay later if help is needed or if there is a scheduled staff meeting)

Basic job description:

-Provide a nurturing, fun and safe environment in the classroom.

-Must have good classroom organization and management skills.

-Must be able to work at a fast pace while multitasking and keeping an eye on all students.

-Must be able to assist in executing classroom schedule.

-Needs to be able to apply a variety of educational techniques such as storytelling, educational play, sensory play, dramatic play, movement songs, etc

-Encourage students to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments

-Observe each student and help them improve their social skills while building self-esteem.

-Track each student's progress.

-Communicate with parents.

-Update and post to Brightwheel to keep parents informed of students daily activities

-Must be willing to change diapers and help with bathroom issues.

-Clean up and tidy the classroom at the end of day.

Job Requirements:

-Must have current CPR certification or willing to take CPR training with staff in Sept.

-Must have current PA criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting completed before beginning work

-Early Childcare, preschool or a school setting experience preferred.

-Must be willing to take Safe Church Training, which is an online module required by the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

-Must be willing to do 15 hours of ongoing ed/professional development hours per year (opportunities will be made available to you)

-Must be able to multitask in a fast paced setting.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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