Assistant Teacher Young Hearts Preschool

POSITION: Assistant Teacher Young Hearts Preschool               

DEPARTMENT:  Great Hearts – Young Hearts Preschools                             

LOCATION: Great Hearts Arizona - Varies                                     

REPORTS TO: School Director of Young Hearts Preschool

EEO Classification:

FLSA STATUS: Hourly Wage $15.00 to $16.00

The Assistant Teacher at Young Hearts Preschool will report to the School Director.  The Assistant Teacher will support the program and assist teachers in the areas of education, supervision, and cover classrooms for teacher prep time and breaks.

• Follow quality assurance measures to maintain excellence of program offerings, operations, and state licensure.

• Maintain regular communications with Teachers, School Director, and Assistant Director.

• Escalate incident reports to the School Director

• Partner to maintain a safe environment.

• Adhere to Great Hearts/Young Hearts policies, procedures, and business initiatives.

• Attend monthly meetings.

• Additional duties and projects assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education:  High School Diploma – Preferred some ECE college courses

Experience: some experience working in a licensed preschool program.

Additional Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Must have a negative TB test

• Must meet the qualifications of a teacher assistant in accordance with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing.  High School diploma. Per licensing: “Teacher-Assistant” means a staff member who provides childcare services under the supervision of a teacher and in not able to supervise children alone.

• Will be required to obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.

Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the Phoenix metro area.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Special Skills

• Exemplifies the heart of service to others.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Models mission and vision of Great Hearts and Young Hearts.

• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build positive and strong relationships with all stakeholders.

• Achievement-oriented, willingness to work hard and take satisfaction from being productive.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.