Preschool & PreK Teacher Assistant

Good Shepherd School
SUPERVISOR:
Preschool Director
TIME COMMITMENT:
228 – 750 Hours for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year
CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt Substitute/Temporary Employees 4N
Position Profile:
This position at Good Shepherd School exists to support teachers and students in classrooms and during transition times.
Skill Set:

• Maintains a positive attitude
• Exhibits patience and humility
• Ability to communicate well
• Willingness to take direction
• Willingness to assist the teacher with preparing projects, helping students one-on-one or in small groups
• Ability to manage a classroom of children while honoring the teacher’s ways and expectations
• Must be organized
• Must be punctual
• Must have a heart for kids and willingness to shepherd the hearts of all kids, even when they are trying your patience

Experience Qualifications:

• Be comfortable and confident around children in large groups
• Confidence in managing a class of children
• Servant heart
• Task oriented

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Taking directions from the teacher
• Escorting students to recess or special events
• Prepare crafts/table work
• Ability to assist in transition periods (prepare next activity, clean up after crafts/activities)
• Help set-up classrooms for school
• Clean up shared classrooms to make sure they are ready for other church uses
• Other duties as assigned

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Exhibits an authentic relationship with Jesus made evident by a Christ-following lifestyle
• Ensure all actions performed within the context of this job position accomplish and further the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Community Church
• Adhere to the Statement of Faith as established and approved by Good Shepherd Community Church elders

Additional Notes:

• Regularly attend at Good Shepherd Community Church or other church in our community that shares the same beliefs as Good Shepherd Community Church
• Complete Ministry Certification, which will include a criminal background check, as part of hiring process
• Complete a State-issued Background Check with fingerprinting, if necessary
• Adhere to the policies, procedures, and code of conduct outlined in the Good Shepherd Community Church Employee Handbook and the Good Shepherd School Faculty Handbook
• The preschool staff is part of the Good Shepherd School ministry, under the overall supervision of the Good Shepherd School Principal.
• The 2026/27 Academic School year is considered September 9, 2026 – June 11, 2027

Disclaimers:
Other duties may be added or changed as needed. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.