Substitute Teacher - Preschool

It is the responsibility of the Assumption Preschool Teacher's Aide/Para to help plan activities for children, such as art projects and read stories. They instruct and supervise social and developmental activities and generally provide one-on-one attention when needed. He or she will help organize the classroom and help plan intellectual activities for children, according to the lead teacher's requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist with lesson planning and preparation of materials
• Assist with classroom schedule and room arrangement
• Identify barriers to learning and report to the teacher
• Maintain positive relationships with families, allowing the teacher to address concerns to parents
• Promote feelings of trust and security in the program
• Keep classroom and storage areas clean and organized
• Daily and weekly housecleaning duties
• Check e-mails and mailbox daily
• Understand and apply mission statement
• Greet students and parents warmly and enthusiastically each day
• Maintain safe, clean environment, teaching and modeling good hygiene skills
• Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assist teacher in preparing lesson materials and school equipment
• Helping students stay focused during class
• Supervising arrival, group activities, recess, dismissal, snacks, lunch, and field trips
• Helping teacher manage student behavior
• Looking after unwell or upset children
• Interacting with children, teaching children new skills, assisting children with large and fine motor skills
• Supporting students' social development and physical well-being.
• Preschool Teacher’s Aide/Para should be prepared to take on the role of lead teacher when needed
• Additional duties, as assigned, by the preschool director or principal

· Perform clerical duties related to state licensing, and other related paperwork tasks