Preschool Assistant Teacher – Kernersville Moravian Church Preschool – Kernersville, NC

Employment Requirements/Credentials:

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• Completion of Criminal Background Check to include Drug Testing

• High School Graduate

• ECE Diploma or Cr. Hours towards Associates Degree in Early Childhood Ed.

• Or Minimum 2 year work experience in (Early Childhood Ed.)

• Willingness to participate in Montessori Training (provided by our school)

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General Expectations of Position:

• Hours of work and schedule are determined on an annual basis, based upon enrollments, program needs and availability of funds.

• All staff members are expected to maintain a professional demeanor in all aspects of the work environment such as:

• maintaining appropriate relationships with colleagues, parents and all children in our care.

• wearing appropriate attire.

• arriving and leaving work at the designated time.

• assure the safety and well-being of all children at all times.

• maintain the safety and cleanliness of classroom, lunch room, & play ground.

• If there are safety concerns involving the playground (or classroom), bring it to the attention of the Director as soon as possible.

• Preform “non-classroom duties” as assigned. This could include greeting and sign-in, sign-out duty, play ground duty, bath room monitor and/or toileting facilitation,, lunch room duty, or nap duty as assigned.

• Participate in all School Events and Fund-Raisers. It is understood that these events are “off the clock.”

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the Preparation of the Classroom Environment:

• Help in the preparation and arrangement of the classroom “works” as requested by the Lead Teacher(s) or as needed.

• Maintain the general order, tidiness and cleanliness of the classroom,

• Insure that snack is placed out daily and ready. Be prepared to help children serve themselves.

• Wet sponges and insure an appropriate water supply for the children to use in their Practical Life and Art “Works.”

• Maintaining the Montessori materials so that they remain in “good working order.”

• Replinish the supplies for any/all works as needed. This might include paper or paint, play doh, cotton balls, noodles, beans, rice, etc.

• Sweeping the classroom daily and other ‘light’ cleaning chores.

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• Instruction and Guidance of Children:

• Assistant is accountable to Lead Teacher (LT) and should therefore implement and execute lesson presentations based on the guidance and requests of the LT.

• Be a Model for the children in all aspects of behavior as this is primarily how young children learn appropriate behavior.

• Assist with diapering/toileting needs of children as the need arises.

• Assist with the classroom management plan in order to keep children safe and engaged with the “works” in the classroom.

• Assist with classroom procedures and routines.

• Assist with playground duty whenever needed.

• Assist with student record keeping such as ‘weekly work plans’ and bi-annual progress reports.

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• Work Benefits and Requirements

• No Health or Dental Care is provided, but you may be eligible for group rates through Moravian Church Southern Province’s Health Plan.

• KMCP follows Winston Salem/Forsyth County general school calendar; however, we may require extra teacher work days as needed.

• Staff Training and planning as necessary.

• 5 annual paid “sick/personal days” – must have Director’s approval.

• In order to receive paid Christmas and Easter Vacation, it is understood that teachers will arrive 2 weeks before children in August and stay 1 week extra in June (after the children have finished).

• 1 – 2 weeks of Summer Training each August (at the descretion of the Director). Compensation for this training is in the form of a stipend covering your basic expenses.

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Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $9.25 /hour

Experience:

• early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 1PM

Pay Frequency:

• Monthly

This Job Is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift

Company’s website:

• www.preschool.kernersvillemoravian.org

Work Remotely:

• No