Early Learning Center - Assistant Teacher

Early Learning Center
- Assistant Teacher

Atlanta, GA 30327

Position Type Full-Time Faculty Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category Education

The Early Learning Center
- Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a tailored curriculum and, with the active participation of other teaching team members, works with parents and assesses the needs of individual children.

Supervisor:
Director of Early Learning Center, Classroom Lead Teacher

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Position Status:
Salaried, Non-exempt, Full-time, 10-Month

Hours of Work:
Standard work week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of a Child Development Associate degree and a strong demonstrated background working with young children
• Able to meet the requirements of the State Licensing Agency, Bright From the Start, which includes but is not limited to a National Fingerprint background check and additional training to be completed annually
• Possess current/valid CPR and First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain once employed
• Ability to interact effectively with a broad constituency while representing the school with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Team player with a positive attitude, proactive approach, and customer-service mindset
• Demonstrated commitment to early childhood development and teaching

Establish and Maintain a Safe and Healthy Environment

• As an integral member of the classroom team, assists in maintaining an environment for children that is clean, safe, and stimulating and that is appropriate for each child's developmental level
• Maintains a classroom and center that adheres to Bright from the Start Rules and Regulations for childcare centers
• Maintains classroom appearance, décor, and learning environment
• Assumes an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff that ensure a clean and organized classroom. This involves sanitizing surfaces throughout the day (between meals, the end of the day, etc.)
• Maintains room arrangement that supports the goals of the classroom
• Promotes healthy eating practices
• Promotes proper hygiene practices to prevent illnesses (i.e., handwashing, use of Kleenex, sneezing into the elbow, etc.)

Advance Each Child's Motor and Intellectual Competence

• Assists the Lead Teacher in providing a supportive emerging literacy and language development through the provided curriculum, and meets each child where their needs and interests lie
• Assists in implementing a curriculum that fosters the construction of mathematical knowledge through hands-on activities
• Assists in implementing activities that foster fine and gross motor development
• Follows an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of each child

Support Each Child's Social and Emotional Development and Provide Positive Guidance

• Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, implements a program that is tailored to the needs of the individual child and his/her pace of learning and takes into consideration each child's culture and socioeconomic background
• Alongside the Lead Teacher, establishes and fosters a safe, nurturing environment where the children feel welcomed and included.
• Ensures that each child, co-worker, and parent are treated with dignity and respect
• Helps each child, co-worker, and parent to become aware of his/her role as an integral member of a family unit/group
• Assists in implementing a curriculum that reflects the diversity of the group and the larger world
• Assists in maintaining an environment that provides hands-on activities that enhance the development of each child's self-esteem

Establish a Positive and Productive Relationship with Families

• Partners with parents/guardians to focus on the development of each child's strengths and abilities
• Utilizes positive guidance techniques and a variety of creative and expressive activities

Ensure a Well-Run, Purposeful Program that…