Preschool Assistant Teacher - Part-Time

The City of Oxford Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Preschool Teacher for the Learning Blocks Preschool Program. Preschool program hours are 7:45am – 5:15pm, Monday – Friday during the academic school year; additionally there is preschool summer camp from June to early August. The preschool program closely follows the same schedule as Talawanda School District. 

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher or designee, this employee assists in the supervision, care and instruction of students in Preschool by monitoring student behavior, performing classroom tasks, providing information to appropriate school personnel, and assisting students.

Additionally, qualified applicants will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Supervise and educate students in collaboration with the Lead Teacher
• Provide a safe, enjoyable education for the students
• Assist in implementing the curriculum and help maintain records to document compliance with program rules and standards
• Participate in daily activities with the students
• Confer with supervisors regarding progress, concerns and recommendations
• Maintain basic filing of records and documents  
• Update and improve developmentally appropriate practices with preschool children
• Act as the lead teacher when required to perform actions of daily learning
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned  
• Assist the department in special events throughout the year

Requirements

Local Police, BCI and FBI background checks will be conducted prior to employment. Applicants will also be required to complete a pre-employment medical and drug screen. Additionally, qualified applicants must have:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Prefer previous experience in a preschool-age environment
3. Knowledge of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Child Day Care Licensing Rules and Regulations
4. Knowledge and experience in classroom management

Qualified applicants must have and/or be willing to be trained in the following within three months of employment and must be ODJFS approved trainings:

1. First Aid & CPR Certification
2. Communicable Diseases Training
3. Child Abuse Training
4. Child Care Center Orientation