Assistant Preschool Teacher - Full-time

pDescription/ppOur vibrant, play-based Jewish preschool is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our exceptional team of educators. This role is ideal for an energetic individual with a passion for making a positive impact on young children and a solid understanding of early childhood development principles./ppThe Preschool Teacher will support the growth and education of students by utilizing child observation to inform lesson planning and goal setting. This role involves fostering a nurturing classroom environment that supports learning and is tailored to the physical, social, and emotional needs of each child. Additionally, the Preschool Teacher will collaborate with parents, maintaining open and effective communication to strengthen the home-school connection./ppbr//ppustrongRESPONSIBILITIES/strong/u/pulliMaintains accurate, complete and legible documentation./liliParticipates in school-wide events, scheduled meetings and parent- teacher conferences./liliSupports communication with parents about behavior, needs, daily activities, academic performance and social acclimation of children./liliWorks alongside lead teacher, parents and the ECC Administration in seeking resolutions to challenging behavior via formal and informal communication methods./liliWorks with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities and expectations that address learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems, and student specific goals, including customized classroom activities by providing differentiated small and large group instruction./liliWorks with lead teacher to establish classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction and developmentally appropriate experiences./li/ulpbr//ppRequirements/ppustrongREQUIREMENTS/strong/u/pulliValid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (required)/liliRecent negative TB Test (required)/liliCPR and First Aid (preferred)/li/ulpustrongEXPERIENCE/strong/u/pulliAssociates in Early Education/related field (preferred)/liliMinimum of two years classroom experience with children birth to five (preferred)/li/ulpustrongQUALITIES/strong/u/pulliAbility to be flexible in assignment and work hours/liliBe flexible and adaptable to change/liliBe responsible, reliable and punctual/liliExcellent organizational skills/liliImplement positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills/liliPositively accept directions and suggestions/liliProficient in writing and interpersonal skills/liliPromote positive interactions with colleagues, parents and students/li/ulpustrongPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/strong/u/pulliEmployees may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently./liliMust be able to kneel, crouch, stand, walk, lift and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time./liliEmployees may also be subject to body fluids and odors./li/ulpbr//p