Assistant Preschool Teacher

Kingdom One is partnered with First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood located in Hollywood, CA that is looking to grow their team by adding a part time Preschool Assistant Teacher.

Vision for the role:

HPCC (Hollywood Presbyterian Childrens Center ) is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood (FPCH). HPCC is open to children of all spiritual backgrounds and provides an appropriate Christian faith-based learning experience for children between two years, six months and five years of age. HPCCs goal is to provide experiences that stimulate the childs interest in Gods world to provide an environment where each child can develop his or her physical, emotional, mental and social capabilities to his or her full potential, with an emphasis on cognitive development and communication skills. To serve the church by assisting the lead teacher and teaching the children at the Hollywood Presbyterian Childrens Center (HPCC), a weekday preschool of the church, on the basis of a Christ centered environment and developmentally appropriate curriculum that nurtures children and builds relationships with families as part of the family of God.

We are looking for someone who:

• Personal faith in Jesus Christ experienced in a church community, love for God and love for children and families.
• Honesty and high moral character in all personal and professional relationships.
• Professional conduct with staff and families
• Self motivated and takes initiative
• Sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of our school, church and neighborhood.
• The assistant teacher will have completed a minimum of 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) and it is preferred that they are enrolled in a minimum of 6 additional units. The assistant teacher may assume the supervision of the classroom in the head teacher's absence if they have a minimum of 12 ECE units.

Some of what you'll do:

Curriculum:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the class program in accordance with the mission and philosophy and policies of HPCC.
• Assist the lead teacher in the smooth running of the classroom.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment.
• Help keep the classroom environment in a clean, orderly manner.
• Consider individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Children:

• Ensure the safety and security of all children while in the care of HPCC.
• Provide assistance to children in dressing, grooming and other personal hygiene activities as needed.
• Be aware of the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and mental needs of the children.
• Maintain visual supervision at all times.
• Understand and implement the discipline policy of HPCC.
• Use appropriate positive examples for children (please and thank you, praying for the children, etc.).
• Document any suspected incident of child abuse or neglect and report it to the Director.
• Fill out an accident report as soon as possible and place a copy in the childs folder and in the office.
• Be consistent with actions, discipline, and communication when dealing with the children.

Parents:

• Display a friendly and professional attitude towards parents.
• Be available to communicate with parents on a daily basis if needed.

Administrative:

• Maintain professional qualifications/certifications (First Aid, CPR, professional organizations)
• Be knowledgeable of staff and parent handbooks, school policies, school calendar and current events.
• Fill out daily time cards accurately.
• Notify the Director regarding any specific needs for supplies and other provisions.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and staff in services when required.
• Be prepared to participate in HPCC and church fundraisers and special events.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen, staff rooms, microwave, and refrigerator clean.

Classroom and play yard environments:

• Prepare snacks when asked to
• Assist the teacher in creating and maintaining nurturing environments that provide a variety of choices that are developmentally appropriate for children.
• Help display the childrens work creatively. Never leave a bulletin board empty.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a nurturing and positive environment to promote childrens self-esteem and independence.
• All equipment on the play yard MUST be moved inside the gates and the sandboxes MUST be covered on a daily basis.

*The above-mentioned duties are primary duties only. There must be a flexibility to accept and implement any further duties assigned by the director to assure the smooth running of the Center.

Pay Information: Hourly, $23-$25

Status: Part Time

If this sounds like you or something you would enjoy, we would love to hear from you!