PreSchool Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher (10 months/yr) Valley Christian Preschool is seeking an Assistant Teacher to perform a wide variety of duties to support lead teachers and students. VCPS Assistant Teachers serve as early Christian role models to children in their care by aiding lead teachers in the delivery of Christ centered lessons and learning opportunities. At VCPS, our students come to school with a wide array of abilities, interests, and backgrounds. It is the job of our staff to engage each individual student and develop a relationship that not only supports learning, but also provides mentorship and wisdom in their Christian faith. Responsibilities Assist lead teacher with a selected age group of children to ensure learning goals are being met Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment, toys, and materials to prevent injuries and damage Reinforce learning concepts presented by the lead teacher Nurture, guide, and encourage students for healthy growth Supervise students in classrooms, halls, and play yards and report any injuries or behavioral issues. Utilize office machines (i.e. copier, stapler, scissors, computer, etc.) to prepare instructional material for use by students Benefits Include: ● 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions ● Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement ● Paid Vacation/Personal Days and Sick Time ● Hourly rate of $18.50 per hour ● Up to 14 paid holidays For consideration, applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/ fingerprinting and a drug screen. Please apply on the Valley Christian Schools Employment site at www.vcschools.org/employment About Valley Christian Schools Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual student’s needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students. Valley Christian Schools has over 1,200 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.