Job Title Assistant Teacher
Reports to Lead Teacher
Minimum Qualifications
At least 18 years of age; a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in early childhood education or the 40 hour new hire licensing training. Preferred qualification: A CDA or equivalency credential with one year of experience.
Job Purpose Statement
Assist and support the classroom teacher in providing a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate program and environment where children have the opportunity to develop social-emotional, language, intellectual and physical skills. Respect and support the family unit in their efforts to raise their children to become well-rounded individuals.
Essential Duties or Tasks
- Supervise children at all times by sight and sound.
- Develop a warm and nurturing relationship with all children and parents.
- Observe children closely enough to be aware of any changes in behavior and health.
- Understand and use positive behavior techniques that help each child to develop the ability to be self-disciplined.
- Enforce all safety rules of the program according to the policy manual; understand and implement, as needed, emergency procedures for fire, storm, medical, first aid, CPR, etc.)
- Promote good hygiene through appropriate hand washing, diapering and sanitation techniques according to the policy manual.
- Operate the classroom in compliance with all child care licensing standards and those of our accrediting agency.
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing the activities of the weekly lesson plan.
- Assist the classroom teacher in promoting language development through storytelling, music, conversation, book reading and pretend play.
- Assist the classroom teacher in organizing a classroom arrangement that is conducive to appropriate behavior and learning for the age of the group.
- Assist the classroom teacher in providing a calm, pleasant, interactive experience for the children during all meals.
- Assist the classroom teacher in providing regular, on-going, positive communication with parents on a regular basis, according to the expectations for the age-group. This includes, but is not limited to, daily or weekly written and verbal reports.
- Be available for parent-teacher conferences, as needed.
- Assist the classroom teacher in developing and maintaining accurate, detailed and neat records of accidents, illnesses, incidents, medication, attendance, observations, assessments, conferences or any other records requested by the program.
- Maintain a clean, safe, healthy and attractive classroom environment according to the standards set forth in the policy manual. Quickly wipes up spills to avoid accidents.
- Attend staff meetings, parent events and in-house trainings both during and after regular program hours as required for this position.
- Attend and complete all Licensing training requirements within the time frame set forth by the State.
- Attend additional workshops, training and continuing education classes as determined in the individualized training plan.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all policies set forth in the Parent Handbook, the Staff Handbook and the Policy Manual.
Other Duties and Tasks
- Contribute to the program’s general appearance and condition; notify the director of any facility problems.
- Notify the director when supplies are low or toys and materials are broken.
- Arrive at work on time; seldom is absent.
- Answer the telephone in a pleasant, professional manner.
- Participate in all program evaluations.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Safely lift small children up to 45 pounds.
- Bend, stoop and kneel to children’s level.
- Sit on the floor and small chairs.
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Withstand periods of time in the sun and heat outside.
- Communicate clearly and intelligibly both orally and in writing with children, families and staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
