Job Description
The preschool teacher assistant provides a Christ-centered, biblically based environment for children birth through 5 years of age where all children receive a high quality early childhood education while learning the Good News of Jesus Christ. Under general administrative supervision, plans, develops and instructs students in a team setting, by taking the approved curriculum goals, standards, learning objectives and learning experiences that will contribute to the development of skills and academic achievement. The position is a full-time job working 40 hours per week at the Irvine campus.
Mariners Church Preschool teachers are expected to:
- Provide a Christ-centered, warm and accepting environment for all students of MCP
- Meet all Title 22 requirements as specified in State of California’s Childcare General Handbook
- Supports daily records, communicates with administration team and is able to respond to program needs to ensure quality programming and environments are upheld
- Supports in the implement of an engaging, age appropriate emergent curriculum for children
- Supports a developmentally appropriate program in both the indoor and outdoor classroom setting
- Supports the classroom environment which allows each student to thrive, stimulate critical thinking through creative learning experiences while maintaining licensing compliance.
- Support and supervise classroom behavior, demonstrate proper time management, and communicate to families utilizing the program/parent app.
- Work as a team on projects and supervision to create a cohesive environment for students and families.
- Supports the documentation of student play and lessons via photos and samples
- Participate in MCP staff development days and regular staff meetings.
- Completes 21 hours of approved Professional Development per year
- Maintain center’s professional status by displaying spiritual, positive, professional behavior, and understands and follow policies and procedures
- Participate in activities that promote community within the school and church throughout the year
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods to actively supervise and interact with children during playtime, activities, and outdoor play.
- Capability to lift and carry infants and toddlers, including the ability to support and hold children weighing up to 40 pounds, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Flexibility to bend, stoop, and kneel to the child's eye level, ensuring effective communication and engagement in various activities.
- Willingness and capability to participate in and lead physical activities, including games, sports, and other recreational exercises that promote the physical development of children.
- Ability to set up and arrange classroom furniture and materials, as well as engage in routine cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for children.
- Readiness to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations, which may include the ability to lift and carry children to safety, evacuate the facility, or administer basic first aid.
- Capacity to supervise children during outdoor play, including monitoring their activities, ensuring safety, and participating in outdoor games and exercises.
- Capability to observe and assess the health and well-being of children, including recognizing signs of distress or illness and taking appropriate action.
- Ability to transition between standing and sitting positions as required during various activities, storytime, and meal times.