*Hourly Rate/Attendance/Benefits: *

• The teacher assistant is a part-time, hourly employee for the school year which is the months of September through June. 
• The teacher assistant is expected to be present during School hours.  Attendance exceptions must be approved by the Executive Director. 
• The hourly rate is set by the Nursery School Advisory Board.
• Paid personal leave hours.
• Professional development training provided.
• There are no health or retirement benefits. 
• FLSA status -- nonexempt.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High school graduate, at least 18 years of age
• 2 years of experience with children
• Must pass PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting Check, National Sex Offender Registry Check necessary for working with children.
• Mandated Reporter Training required.
• Health Assessment required.
• First Aid & CPR certified preferred
• Active Christian, comfortable in the expression of faith in Christ
• Ability to handle the physically demanding requirements of a preschool environment.

Core Competencies and Personal Qualities:

• Knowledge of child development pertaining to toddlers and preschool children
• Passionate about working with children.
• Ability to embrace the school's mission and philosophy.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and apply the principles of confidentiality.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Patient and compassionate
• Ability to complete required Professional Development Trainings

Organizational Relationships:

Superordinate

• Reports to the Executive Director
• Works under the direction of the classroom Teacher
• Performance will be reviewed on an annual basis.

*Hourly Rate/Attendance/Benefits: *

• The teacher assistant is a part-time, hourly employee for the school year which is the months of September through June. 
• The teacher assistant is expected to be present during School hours.  Attendance exceptions must be approved by the Executive Director. 
• The hourly rate is set by the Nursery School Advisory Board.
• Paid personal leave hours.
• Professional development training provided.
• There are no health or retirement benefits. 
• FLSA status -- nonexempt.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High school graduate, at least 18 years of age
• 2 years of experience with children
• Must pass PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting Check, National Sex Offender Registry Check necessary for working with children.
• Mandated Reporter Training required.
• Health Assessment required.
• First Aid & CPR certified preferred
• Active Christian, comfortable in the expression of faith in Christ
• Ability to handle the physically demanding requirements of a preschool environment.

Core Competencies and Personal Qualities:

• Knowledge of child development pertaining to toddlers and preschool children
• Passionate about working with children.
• Ability to embrace the school's mission and philosophy.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and apply the principles of confidentiality.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Patient and compassionate
• Ability to complete required Professional Development Trainings

Organizational Relationships:

Superordinate

• Reports to the Executive Director
• Works under the direction of the classroom Teacher
• Performance will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health and safety of children in care.
• Assist with lesson plan preparation and implementation.
• Supervise classroom and outdoor activities.
• Assist children with bathroom care and changing if necessary.
• Assist with cleaning and disinfecting of classroom.
• Abi ity to step into the "Teacher" role whenever needed.
• Supervise lunchroom and outdoor activities.
• Other responsibilities assigned as needed.