Assissant Teacher Job at First Presbyterian Weekday School, Winchester, VA

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  • First Presbyterian Weekday School
  • Winchester, VA

Job Description


Summary

To assist the lead teacher in fostering the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children through structured learning activities and play-based experiences. To create a safe, stimulating environment where children can explore their interests, develop foundational skills, and prepare for kindergarten. 

Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assistant teachers implement the Church?s ministry to preschool children through quality and developmentally appropriate education in a Christian environment. Serving in support staff capacity, assistant teachers follow Christ in welcoming children and function as Christian advocates for preschool children.
? Will maintain strong ethical and moral principles that foster professional behaviors, respect, cooperation, and growth
? Will maintain National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and adhere to the standards and guidelines from the Virginia Department of Education
? Will maintain compliance with all Weekday School and First Presbyterian Church policies and procedures
? Will maintain commitment to developmentally appropriate education using Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline
? Will assume responsibility for the safety; and emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of each child
? Will assist the teachers in implementing classroom activities and interactions. Traditional face-to-face sessions are the norm; however, in times of extended school closure virtual sessions may be required; to include but not limited to emailing activities to families and virtual gatherings.
? Will assist the teachers in maintaining student records by sharing observations and interactions about the child with the teacher, while maintaining student and family confidentiality at all times
? Will adhere to policies of Safe Sanctuaries
? Will acquire a minimum of 16 hours of continuing professional education in the area of Early Education. 16 hours will be provided in-house or through on-line learning modules.
? Will perform related duties as assigned by Director of the Weekday School

Requirements

? Will hold (or seek to hold) a CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood Education training
? Minimum of 1 year experience working with children in a group setting
? Familiar with national guidelines for early childhood development, including the NAEYC accreditation guidelines and Christian development guidelines as well as state educational and national accreditation criteria guidelines
? Meet other requirements as specified by state educational and national accreditation criteria
? Commitment to the Christian faith and the Christian principles described in the philosophy of the school (Article III)
? Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills

Job Tags

Remote job, Weekday work,

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