Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Head Teacher in preparing and maintaining the prepared environment.

• Reports any incident or accident immediately. Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of the incident or accident, and action taken. Responsible for promptly reporting the incident or accident to the Director.

• Attends meetings as requested.

• Notifies the Head Teacher immediately of personal difficulties related to children, parents, and staff.

• Assists in planning and implementing other center projects and programs assigned by the Head Teacher or Director.

• Utilizes positive phrasing of directives when with children.

• Works with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Head Teacher.

• Supervises the classroom as directed by the Head Teacher.

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of children at all times, in the classroom and on the playgrounds.

• Supervises children in the execution of fire drills.

• Maintains positive relationships with parents to give them a feeling of security in leaving their children at the center.

• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or (GED) required. Some college-level coursework in Education and/or applicable college degree preferred

• Must have an Assistant Teacher Certification and a minimum of two (2) years teaching and/or providing child care for young children (ages 2-5 years old)

• Child Development Associate (CDA)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - oral, written, and listening

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); ability to navigate diverse online assessment tools

• Knowledge of developmental milestones and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education Pedagogy

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Practices and Guidelines

• Bilingual a plus