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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and caring Preschool Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in managing preschool children and their activities. This includes helping to plan and implement a program that encourages the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the children. The Preschool Assistant will also assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the children, and in communicating with parents about their child's progress. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, a positive attitude, and a commitment to providing a nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
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- Help with meal and snack preparation, feeding children, modeling table manners at family style meals.
- Perform housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
- Assist children with daily routines such as dressing, toileting, eating and resting.
- Help children with general hygiene.
- Provide comfort and support to children who are sick or upset.
- Assist with the development and implementation of a developmentally appropriate preschool program.
- Work with individual children, small groups and the whole class to guide interactions and learning.
- Participate in staff meetings, center events, and parent meetings as requested.
- Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program and its policies.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with children preferred.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Physical ability to care for a classroom of young children.
- Ability to be flexible in assignments and work hours.
- Knowledge of child development and early education theories and practices.
- Safe and clean driving record.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with children?
- How do you handle difficult behavior in children?
- What strategies do you use to promote social and emotional development in children?
- How do you handle conflicts between children?
- What is your philosophy on early childhood education?