THE WOODLANDS YOUNG LEARNER'S ACADEMY

POSITION:   ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER

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PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Assists instructional personnel at the preschool level to conduct preschool and child development activities; assists in preparing instructional materials; adheres to TWYLA policies.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

§         Supervises children in all activities

§         Assists in preparing materials used in instructional activities

§         Leads indoor and outdoor activities that are planned by the teacher 

§         Performs play area supervision and guides students into safe play activities  

§         Assists teacher in collecting and organizing data on student learning

§         Assists students to develop communication skills and serves as an appropriate language model  

§         Maintains discipline in a firm, consistent and positive manner  

§         Assists children with toileting and changing those who have experienced toileting accidents  

§         May assist students to develop self-help skills  

§         Performs routine first aid and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses and injuries  

§         Attend meetings and participate in training workshops, conferences, courses and a variety of professional growth activities as required  

§         Performs minor housekeeping tasks in maintaining a neat, clean and orderly and safe classroom atmosphere  

§         Perform related duties as assigned

§         Participate in specified team meetings, Open House meetings, fundraisers and other designated TWYLA events  (Specified by Director or Lead Instructor)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

§         Concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of preschool age children

§         Early childhood curriculum areas and appropriate methods for implementation and assessment

§         Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean and orderly condition

§         Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

§         Record-keeping and report preparation techniques

§         Oral and written communication skills

§         Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations

§         Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

§         Operation of a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment

ABILITY TO:

§         Plan with TWYLA Director, organize and implement approved curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the TWYLA Preschool program

§         Communicate effectively with children and adults both orally and in writing

§         Observe and evaluate student learning

§         Demonstrate patience, respect and understanding of others

§         Work independently with little direction

§         Be flexible and able to work as a team member

§         Plan and organize work

§         Maintain records and prepare reports

§         Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

§         Operate a variety of audio-visual, office and instructional equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

§         Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and or accredited university

§         Experience working with children in an organized setting

§         Course work in Elementary or Early Childhood Education preferred

§         Child Development Associate (CDA) certification a plus

§         Route planning, bus driving, and a violation-free driving record a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

§         Classroom and playground environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

§         Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations

§         Seeing to read a variety of materials and observe children

§         Standing or walking for extended periods of time

§         Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist children

§         Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, objects, or children.

§         Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and/or horizontally to reach supplies

The Woodlands Young Learner's Academy is an equal opportunity employer.