Preschool Opener

Description:

Looking for energetic people who have a love for children and lots of patience to open up the preschool classrooms at 7am, set up the classroom materials for the day (tables, chairs, manipulatives, bleach and water bottles, etc.) and remain in the classroom until the Lead Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher arrives for the day.  You will then be responsible for floating from classroom to classroom or wherever needed to do lunch breaks or keep classrooms in ratio throughout the morning.  

Responsibilities:

• Feeds infants / toddlers / preschooler according to an established schedule.
• Serves meals and refreshments as directed by infant / toddler / preschooler Teacher.
• Changes infant / toddler / preschooler’s diapers or clothes as needed, adhering to appropriate diapering procedures at all times to include assuring the cleanliness of work areas and proper disposal of diapers.
• Plays with infants / toddlers to stimulate growth, according to daily routines.
• Cradles and cuddles infants / toddlers as needed.
• Informs teachers of infant / toddler / preschooler behavior and achievements.
• Prepares infant / toddler / preschoolers for departure and arrival.
• Maintains safety and health standards.
• Adheres to work schedule and daily routines.
• Greets children and parents/guardians in a professional and enthusiastic manner each day.
• Interacts with infants / toddlers through instructional methods, to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, computer and physical activities.
• Assists infants / toddlers as necessary to enhance learning and developmental skills.
• Assists the Teacher in maintaining and implementing educational curriculum of infant room or classroom. Assists in preparation of lesson plans.
• Remains aware of talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies, or problems of each individual child.
• Promotes and fosters each infant / toddler / preschooler’s positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Assists children with general hygiene practices including bathroom and cleanliness needs.
• Shares pertinent information with co-workers on a regular basis.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, co-workers, and parents / guardians.
• Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses, or other aspects of professional growth.
• Attends parent / guardian, and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Washes and inspects children’s toys daily or more often as needed, for sanitary and safety related concerns.
• Maintains work areas in a sanitary and attractive manner to include, but not limited to sanitizing high chairs, tables, microwave, kitchen counter tops and sinks after feedings and at the end of each day.
• Reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate party for follow through.
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures and code of ethics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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