Part-time Assistant Teacher (AM), Bilingual (Spanish – English)

● 4 hours Preparation: classroom set-up/clean-up, preparation of materials, etc.

● 1 hour Parent Outreach: communication with families and participation in other events.

● Assists lead teacher in ensuring that students are welcomed daily into a safe, healthy and engaging learning environment.

● Works closely with lead teacher to create and maintain effective learning areas that embed early literacy (Spanish and English) throughout and reflect cultural traditions from Spanish- and English-speaking cultures.

● Emphasizes social and emotional development for children in their first year of preschool

● Assists lead teacher in upholding requirements of Minnesota DHS Child Care Licensing, Minnesota Parent Aware, and NAEYC Accreditation.

● Works proactively with lead teacher, students, and families to promote positive student behavior. Uses redirection as behavior intervention strategy.

● Communicates regularly and effectively with lead teacher in order to successfully carry out learning experiences and behavior management for children.

● Observes student developmental progress and assists lead teacher in recording observations weekly using the Work Sampling System.

● Assists lead teacher in evaluating students formally three times per year (fall, winter, and spring) using the Work Sampling System.

● Understands that periodic assessments are conducted for purposes of planning effective classes, progressing toward school readiness, and evaluation of program success.

● Uses Joyce Preschool curriculum (including learning goals, assessment strategies, and core vocabulary) to assist lead teacher in planning thematic bilingual, multicultural lessons

● Assists lead teacher in creating individual educational plans for students as needed.

● Proactively maintains cleanliness of classroom and organization of supplies in classroom and storage areas. Communicates to lead teacher and other staff about supply inventory.

● Collaborates with other teaching staff to set up and maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging classroom according to DHS licensing standards, Minnesota Parent Aware, and NAEYC standards.

● Meets regularly with lead teacher to discuss student learning needs, curricular goals and activities.

● Communicates in a friendly and effective manner with families during drop-off and pick-up times and assists lead teacher with phone calls and email communication when necessary.

● Assists lead teacher in facilitating Family Friday sessions (approximately 8 times per school year).

● Participates fully in school-sponsored family events and supports active involvement of parents.

● Assists lead teacher with obtaining and maintaining required documentation for students.

● Works with lead teacher, interns, and volunteers to clean and sanitize the learning areas daily according to DHS licensing requirements.

● Attends all required trainings yearly or every two years, as required (i.e. SIDS, AHT, CPR, First Aid, etc.).

● Assists lead teacher in maintaining safe learning areas according to DHS licensing requirements (Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chapter 9503, Child Care Center Licensing).

● Regularly asks questions and seeks to deepen knowledge of teaching strategies and early childhood development.

● Participates in formal performance evaluation for self (with lead teacher) twice per year (mid-year and end-of-year).

● Attends professional development trainings offered at Joyce Preschool and actively seeks trainings offered through Develop. Maintains appropriate number of training hours per year according to DHS licensing requirements. All staff is required to have the equivalent of 2% of their working hours in staff development and training.

● Assists program manager in maintaining required personnel paperwork, including documentation of trainings (see DHS rule 9503.0120 Personnel Records).

o High school diploma or GED AND 2,080 hours of experience as assistant, aide, or intern, PLUS 12 quarter credits of education, or

o Certificate or credential for a two year program in child development or early childhood education at a Minnesota community college or technical college (no additional experience or education required), or

o See DHS Rule 9503.0033 for other possible education and experience combinations.

● Basic computer skills (email, electronic filing systems, and word processing)

● Baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited college or university (no additional experience or education required).

● 1+ year experience (or 1,040 hours) as an assistant, aide, or intern in a preschool setting

● Some coursework and/or professional development completed in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Assistant teachers are paid an hourly rate based on range of $16.50 – $18.50. Joyce Preschool does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.