Job Title: Preschool Assistant Location: Lake Worth Campus Job Category: AssistantDepartment: PreschoolStart Date: ImmediateAbout UsSunlight Christian Academy is a private, faith-based school dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students to shine the light of Jesus in the world. We strive to cultivate a nurturing, supportive environment where teachers and students grow in faith, wisdom, and excellence.Primary Purpose:Provides a nurturing, Christ-centered environment for 3-year-old students. Facilitates age-appropriate learning activities focused on developmental milestones. Partners with families to support early childhood growth spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Consistently reflects God's love in every interaction, serving as a positive influence on staff, students, and families for Christ, while fully embodying the Sunlight Way in all areas of responsibility.Primary Responsibilities:Classroom SupportSupport teacher in implementing structured and play-based lessons aligned with early learning standardsIntroduce foundational skills in letters, numbers, colors, and shapesGuide children through group activities, story time, songs, and movementUse visual schedules, repetition, and hands-on experiences to reinforce learning Child Development & CareSupport social-emotional growth through positive reinforcement and redirectionEncourage independence in self-care routines (toileting, hand washing, snack time)Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environmentObserve and document developmental progress and behaviorsClassroom ManagementCreate a structured but flexible daily routineUse gentle guidance techniques to manage classroom behaviorFoster respect, kindness, and cooperation among studentsTeam CollaborationCollaborate with classroom teacher, school staff, and administration in creating a unified environmentParticipate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional developmentSupport school events and faith-based initiativesSpiritual IntegrationIncorporate prayer, Bible stories, and songs into daily routinesModel Christ-like behavior and valuesEncourage children to understand God's love through age-appropriate conversationsOther duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: Spiritual CommitmentA committed Christian who regularly attends church and actively lives out their faith.Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus through consistent spiritual disciplines such as scripture reading, prayer, gratitude and fellowship.Skills and AttributesExhibits a consistently positive attitude upholding the values and mission of the school.Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to connect well with students, parents and staff.Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters.Flexible and willing to support school operations in a variety of roles as needed.Dependable with a strong commitment to punctuality and regular attendance.Work ExperienceMinimum of 3 years experience working as an assistant in a preschool classroom or related field preferred.Teacher Educational Credentials45 Hours through DCF in Early ChildhoodCDA/FCCPC preferredHow to ApplyIf you are interested in applying for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter including your faith journey.Sunlight Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.All employees are subject to a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Click here for more information:
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SCALW - Preschool Assistant