As the Teacher Assistant you will work and collaborate with others while fostering a warm and nurturing environment for preschool students. In this role you will assist the Lead Teacher in preparing materials for lessons, preparing snacks, sharing bible stories, leading prayer, and supervising children as well as assisting with bus transportation as needed. Establish and maintain open communication with children, parents, preschool staff, church staff, visitors and State of Minnesota licensing personnel. This role requires attention to detail, including great communication and organizational skills. Qualifications: Combination of education and experience generally acquired through the attainment of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to demonstrate and consistently model St. Matthew Community Preschool’s values and foster an inclusive work environment. Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the ability to:
Assist the Lead Teacher in preparing materials for lessons, preparing snacks and supervising children.
Assist the Lead Teacher with record keeping; including but not limited to tuition payments, attendance and calculating grades.
Monitor supplies and equipment including; preparation, clean up, organization of storage and equipment areas, play areas.
Follows weekly and monthly cleaning / disinfecting chart for all areas, including empty bathroom garbage, vacuum preschool hallway and clean cubbies.
Notify Lead Teacher of any maintenance needs.
Reinforce lessons presented by Lead Teacher by reviewing materials with students.
Ability to implement Christian curriculum including bible stories and prayer with students, parents, board members and other staff members.
Help enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior.
Promote good health and safety habits and apply this to snack preparation.
Collaborates well with others; including children, parents, board members, church staff, visitors and State of Minnesota licensing personnel.
Be a representative of St. Matthew Community Preschool and participate in fundraising events and other important community events.
Maintain communication via social media; making timely posts and updates on what is happening in the classroom as applicable.
Maintain open communication with the Lead Teacher. Be supportive and helpful. If problems arise, report to the Preschool Board.
Safely transport students by bus to and/or from daycare to preschool as required.
Obtain and maintain the State of Minnesota BEST certification for Best Education for Travel. Renew every 5 years.
Maintain a current First Aid and CPR Certification card.
Attend meetings and/or trainings as required.
While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fill St. Matthew Community Preschool’s values and plan objectives. Specific goals and measurable activities are included in the annual performance document. This job requires regular attendance at work in accordance with St. Matthew Community Preschool Employee Handbook. Job Qualifications and Requirements: Assistant Teacher education and experience required. Must have one of the following:
High School diploma or GED
Experience: 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern
Education: completing 12 quarter credits
Minnesota license as a family daycare or group family daycare provider E
Experience: 2,080 hours as a licensed family day care or group family day care provider
Education: 12 quarter credits
Diploma from Association Montessori International or preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society
Experience: 520 hours as an aide or student intern
Education: 3 quarter credits
Minnesota technical institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant
Experience: 520 hours as an aide or student intern
Education: no additional required
Two (2) years full-time post-secondary education from a college or university
Experience:1,040 hours as an aide or student intern
Education: 9 quarter credits.
Child Development Associate credential, center based for family daycare, from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition
Experience: no additional required
Education: no additional required
Baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited college or university
Experience: no additional required
Education: 9 quarter credits
Certificate or credential for a two (2) year program in a child development or early childhood education at a Minnesota community college at a Minnesota community college or technical college
Experience: no additional required
Education: no additional required
License from the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning for Prekindergarten Association
Experience: no additional required
Education: no additional required
Possess a First Aid and CPR Certification card (or willing to obtain each)
A valid Driver’s License
Complete and maintain State of Minnesota’s BEST certification for Basic Education for Travel. Renew every 5 years
Job Type: Part-time Salary: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour and additional compensation for transportation duties. Benefits:Paid time off Grade levels: Pre-Kindergarten Schedule: Day shift - Approximately 28+ hours per week during the school year. School type: Religious school Work Location: In person Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Please submit your resume to [email protected] or call (507) 269 -9836 with questions. Our Values: Dedicated to creating a caring Christian environment that fosters friendship, trust and respect for others while providing quality education. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
