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Assistant Pre School Teacher, Diploma Trained (Junction Centre)

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  • Categories Careers
  • Date March 9, 2022

Job Summary

Reporting to the Pre School Teacher, the Assistant Preschool Teacher is responsible to assist with the planning of activities for children, such as storytelling or art projects. They instruct and supervise them in social and developmental activities, help feed and change them, and generally provide one-on-one attention when needed.

 

Key Responsibilities

1) Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

2) Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

3) Assists children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing

4) Helps facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children

5) Assists in creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

6) Develops a professional level of rapport with each parent in order to provide quality care and efficient service

7) Assists the Pre School Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children

8) Assists with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing

9) Communicates with the Pre School Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management

10) Maintains a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

11) Ensures the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs

12) Meets regularly with the Pre School Teacher to develop weekly plans and activities

13) Assists in developing and maintaining current, accurate and confidential student’s files

14) Participates in community activities and attend meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve competence

15) Discusses identified problems and needs as appropriate

16) Performs any other duties assigned by the Pre School Teacher

 

Required Skills/knowledge and Competencies

· The ability to write effective lesson plan

· Excellent oral and written/listening communication skills

· A high degree of confidentiality, patience, responsibility and adaptability.

· Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate a good sense of humour

· Good time management and teaching skills

· Sound knowledge of the Child Care and Protection Act

· Ability to maintain composure and respond professionally under stressful circumstances

· Good use of initiative, analytical and problem solving skills, creativity and resourcefulness

· Sound knowledge of child development and early education theories and practices

· Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

 

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

· Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized teachers college

· Training in food preparation, First Aid and Child Care

· Three (3) to four (4) years experience in a similar position.

 

Applicants, who meet the criteria, are invited to refer their application accompanied by a resume no later than Monday March 14, 2022 to:

Director, Corporate Services
Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation
42 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 10 Email: hrm@womenscentreja.com or hr.officer@womenscentreja.com

 

We thank you for responding, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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