The staff of the AFUMC Weekday Preschool supports the mission of the program in a warm, loving, Christ-centered environment that promotes spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of children. Individuals seeking a position must demonstrate knowledge of the developmental needs of children ages birth to 5 as well as enthusiasm, dedication, empathy, and sensitivity.  

Assistant Teacher Requirements 

• High school diploma. Some college preferred.  
• Verifiable experience working with children birth to eight-years of age in childcare settings, public, or private schools, church setting, etc.  
• Ability to work well with others in the school (Weekday Preschool Director, other Lead and Assistant Teachers, Church staff and Parents). 
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, teacher planning days, and evaluation meetings. 
• Complete a minimum of ten DHR (Department of Human Resources) hours per year (April 1 – March 31). 
• Complete Safe Sanctuaries training. 
• This part-time position reports to the Director of the AFUMC Weekday Preschool and requires work between the hours of 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM during the months of August through May.  

Assistant Teacher Responsibilities 

• Know, follow, and implement all preschool policies and procedures. 
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children. 
• Assist in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate curriculum for assigned class. 
• Support the implementation of the daily schedule as provided by the lead teacher. 
• Maintain an engaging, orderly, and clean classroom environment. 
• Work together as a team with the lead teacher. 
• Assume temporary responsibilities of teacher in the absence of the teacher. 

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Kay Elder, Director of Weekday Preschool |    | 706-543-1442