TEACHER ASSISTANT ROLE IN MINISTRY: As Teacher Assistant, this position serves to bring a spirit of excellence to the Sonrise PreSchool through the following:
- Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing activities.
- Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, clean learning environment and assure the well-being and safety of all students in his/her care as well as safeguarding all classroom supplies and equipment.
- Assist the lead Teacher in maintaining discipline and supervision of the students.
- Exhibit a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all students.
- Maintain a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice, and encourage this attitude and voice in others working in the classroom.
- Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher, volunteers, parents, and program specialists.
- Prepare snacks.
- Assist Lead Teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities, and with clean-up following all activities.
- Provide a safe secure, and healthy environment for children to feel comfortable in and make sure classroom is clean and always organized.
- Assume the Lead Teacher's role in leading selected activities during designated parts of the class-day on a periodic basis as needed by the Lead Teacher.
- May assume the Lead Teacher's full role in the absence of the teacher.
- Be available to attend required meetings and events.
- Perform any other task deemed necessary by the Lead Teacher and/or School Director.
STAFF PAID TIME EXPECTATIONS:
- All Preschool Assistant Teachers are paid hourly.
- Clock in 30 minutes before your class session starts and clock out 30 minutes after class has ended.
- All staff are paid for any time the director requires you to work at an event, attend a staff meeting, or parent conferences.
EDUCATION AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong and personal commitment to Jesus Christ
- Alignment with the Mission and Beliefs of Sonrise Christian as listed in the “about us” section on the website
- A love for working with young children
- Must attend church regularly and be active
Download the application here: https://www.isonrise.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/APPLICATION-for-EMPLOYMENT.pdf
****Email completed employment application to info@sonrisepreschool.org
