Assistant Teacher

Full Time
Hourly $13-$15

As an Assistant Teacher at Evergreen, you will help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them. Our days are busy and hands on FUN!

We are looking for people that love God and are passionate to share with our children Christian values and principles leading by example.

We are currently seeking Teacher Assistants to join our thriving team. To succeed in this position you must possess the following:

- professionalism
- reliability
- compassion
- patience and the ability to remain calm at all times
- enthusiasm
- active listening skills
- be fun and engaging
- creativity
- loving
- willing to meet children where they’re at by singing, dancing and “being silly”
- passion and knowledge of child development

In this role, you will see to the children’s basic needs and provide an enriching learning environment to create a safe, compassionate “home-away-from home” experience daily for our little ones.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide responsible care for children

  • Treat all children with care and compassion

  • Uphold all safety standards

  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly classroom

  • Maintain a professional attitude, respecting family privacy at all times

  • Provide enriching educational activities

  • Lead songs and learning exercises

  • Provide structure and accountability in a compassionate fashion

  • Help children with toileting/diaper changes as needed

  • Design and implement educational, age-appropriate activities

  • Encourage children to participate in all activities

  • Help children learn to be “helpers” in the classroom, as appropriate

  • Contact parents as needed to address challenges

  • Remain in constant contact with families of children via brightwheel app

  • Provide many opportunities for children to learn and develop age-appropriate skills

  • Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common areas and outdoor areas.

  • Attend all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school events.

  • Must be willing to work under the guidance of the team leaders and along other team members. You must demonstrate that you possess strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership skills.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED for some positions

  • Must be bilingual (Fluent speaking, reading and writing Spanish)

  • Ability to work assigned shifts that are given throughout the work day between 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday-Friday

  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications required

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a professional childcare setting

  • Physically able to perform tasks, including sitting on the floor, bending, and standing

  • Must be able to lift children weighing up to 35 lbs regularly

  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test

  • Must meet the basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency

BENFEFITS

  • Career Development: From Assistant Preschool Teacher to Lead Teacher to School Leadership, you’ll receive the training you need to make the most of your career.

  • Coaching: School Leadership will help you master the curriculum and bring it to life in your own way.

  • Community Involvement: Evergreen don’t just create a sense of community; they act on it. Our school staff work alongside students and families to make a difference inside and outside of the school through hands-on local philanthropic efforts as part of our school social responsibility program.

  • Supportive Community: You’ll be part of a team of educators and in school leaders who feel more like family and are as invested in the children- and your future- as you are.
    - Incentives
    - Team Building Events
    - Beautiful Teacher’s Lounge Office
    - Child Care Discount

  • After a 90 days probation period you will have access to our comprehensible benefits package.

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