PURPOSE: The Preschool Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the teacher in the development of enrolled students through a biblical lens in line with the Calvary Albuquerque Mission and Vision. This is done via love and care for the students and the sound application of prescribed curriculum(s).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Promote and practice Calvary Albuquerque Statement and Faith and Calvary Preschool Philosophy.

• Reinforce Christian values each day.
• Provide a caring and loving Christian environment while teaching an educational curriculum.
• Participate in at least twenty-four (24) hours of training each year of employment per New Mexico Childcare regulations. Course paid for by Calvary Preschool.
• Effectively utilize the designated prep time to prepare for the arrival of children creating a welcoming environment with greetings for the parents and children by name.
• Take responsible and ownership for the safety of the classroom and ensure no child is ever be left unattended, even for a moment.

• Show good judgement and self-control. Be courteous, respectful and patient with children and their actions.
• Follow lesson plans provided by the Teacher and help gather necessary materials to support the plans.
• Plan and implement age appropriate activities.
• Assist the Teacher in working with children on basic skills: sharing, waiting their turn, manners, etc.
• Implement activities as prescribed by the Teacher.

• Prepare for and participate in parent/teacher conferences once per year.
• Schedule outside play time to be integrated into learning as an extension of the classroom by teacher involvement as to maximize impact.
• Assist the Teacher with the rotating center materials to meet curriculum needs.
• Keep classrooms clean, safe and attractive through the effective utilization of designated clean-up time at the close of each day.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens certification.

• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training days.

• Attendance at one Calvary Albuquerque main service on a weekly basis, highly preferred.
• Concurrence with Calvary Albuquerque's Statement of Faith and Calvary Preschool's Mission Statement.
• A minimum of one year of experience in early childhood education through employment or practicum program.

• 45 Hour Entry Level Course with a Professional Development Plan stating your plan of action for obtaining a higher level of education,
• -Or-Associates in Child Development (CDA) or New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC),
• -Or- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education
• Be able to lift children and equipment as needed in order to perform job.
• Ability to pass a New Mexico Childcare Licensing Criminal Background Clearance.