Aldersgate Christian Preschool 

“where children learn to love and love to learn”

  • Position:  Preschool Assistant Teacher
  • Reports to: Preschool Director
  • Position Status:  Part-time 
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status:  Exempt
  • Hours and Compensation:  see details below
  • SPRC Approval Date:  3-16-2024

Required Expectations:

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their spiritual, emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs 
  • Utilize developmentally appropriate practices and best practice methods at all times 
  • Be warm and nurturing with children, recognizing and treating each child as a precious child of God
  • Be a positive, Christ-like example for all staff and children
  • Be polite, respectful and professional toward children’s parents and guardians
  • Support and follow the direction of the Lead Teacher and the Preschool Director and Pastors

Responsibilities:

  • Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development 
  • Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times 
  • Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)
  • Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers 
  • Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
  • Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
  • Assist the Lead Teacher/Director in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children 
  • Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends 
  • Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management 
  • Maintain a professional image and project the values of Aldersgate Christian Preschool at all times

Qualifications:

  • Be at least 18 years of age 
  • Have at least a high school degree or equivalent education  
  • Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one
  • Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Social Services and the Virginia State Police Department 
  • Be CPR/First Aid certified or be willing to become certified
  • Complete a Tuberculosis test; provide documentation 
  • Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children in a classroom  
  • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences 
  • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities  
  • Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50 lbs
  • Have dependable transportation


Hours and compensation

  • Hours:  M-F, 8:45 am – 12:15 pm, September-May
  • Schedule generally follows the Albemarle Public Schools calendar
  • Time of service is through the end of the current school year (If earlier resignation becomes necessary due to unexpected circumstances, a minimum of one month’s notice is requested.)
  • $17/hour

Please keep in mind that the above job description is meant to be a guideline and does not list in detail all of the job responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher. All duties of the Assistant Preschool Teacher position will be covered in orientation and during the “hands-on” portion of the position training. 

To Apply: Submit Your Resume to info@cvaumc.org or call 434-973-5806