Assistant Teacher, MPTN Child Development Center

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of classroom children. Assist staff in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Responsible for keeping classroom and playground clean, safe, and orderly. Must have compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from all backgrounds. Must learn, implement, and follow all program policies and procedures. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each child.

Ensure that health, safety and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for the classroom operations in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Required Skills Valid CDA with 12 credits in ECE, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, preferred.

OREnrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field with 12 ECE credits, to be completed within three years of the time of hire.

OREnrolled in a CDA credential program, and obtain 12 ECE credits to be completed within two years of the time of hire.

Have access to reliable, insured transportation.

Must have or obtain and maintain CT child care first-aid, child CPR, and medication administration certification.

Provide a TVCCA Staff Statement of Good Health statement signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner completed within twelve (12) months before the date of employment, and every thirty-six (36) months for current staff.

Required Experience Continue professional development per funding source requirements.

Have the physical ability and stamina to interact with children for up to 8 hours; e.g. to move and react quickly to ensure the safety of the children, to lift and/or carry a child, to sit on the floor or use child size furniture, participate in field trips and playground activities.

Work as scheduled, daily attendance and punctuality are required.

Work flexible hours.

Handle crisis/emergencies in a professional manner.

Maintain confidentiality.

Follow directions.

Prioritize tasks, work with minimal supervision and apply self as a positive, contributing member of a team.

Provide evidence of on-going career development.

Attend and implement information from workshops, conferences, trainings, and formal education.

Ensure children’s understanding of safety rules and regulations through consistent reinforcement.

Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and other functions when requested.

Maintain accurate up-to-date, orderly records.

Work with industrial cleaning chemicals.

Take on additional tasks as required to maintain program and agency operations.

Adhere to TVCCA policies and procedures.

Understand, implement and explain agency policies and procedures.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of child development principles through daily interaction with children.

Make decisions, organize, and problem solve.

Motivate staff and parents.

Perform several functions concurrently in a deadline driven environment.

Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans.

Assist in carrying out and evaluating all classroom activities under the supervision of the Head Teacher Complete  formal/informal child observations, developmental assessments and progress updates

Communicate with the classroom team and families in conjunction with supervisors.

Demonstrate and maintain a positive attitude, establish good working relations with staff and coworkers

Assume full classroom responsibilities when the Head Teacher is absent.

Have the necessary computer skills to input information into a database system, prepare newsletters,Input observations, prepare family conference forms and complete lesson plans.