Pre School Assistant Teacher

Job Description

The Assistant Teacher/Floater assists the Lead Teacher and/or Teacher in a classroom. May or may not be assigned to a specific classroom and will help in other classrooms as needed. Supervises the class(es) during nap and break times when the Lead Teacher/Teacher are out of the classroom, helps with meals, safety and assists in maintaining a clean and orderly room and School.

May be required to work with various age groups.

• Assists the Lead Teacher in implementing the daily program for children, including the following:
  • Preparation and cleanup of daily programming and activities.
  • Curriculum and child assessments
  • Ensure children are taught to read and write in the English language.
  • Help children learn to think creatively, solve problems, and respect themselves and others.
• Understands and can articulate learning outcomes up and down.
• Utilizes digital technologies to communicate with parents and to facilitate intentional lesson planning.
• Implements and follows all proper supervision techniques as required by the company and state licensing.
• Guides children in a positive manner displaying friendly, affectionate, enthusiastic and caring behaviors.
• Supervises and facilitates the classroom and the learning, according to the plans of the Lead Teacher and/or Teacher in the absence of the Lead Teacher or Teacher.
• Helps with meal and snack preparation, feeding children, modeling table manners at family style meals.
• Assists with ensuring the classroom is organized, clean and tour ready at all times.
• Interacts with children on the playground/classroom taking part in activities that include bending, stooping, jumping and other physical activities as indicated under the physical requirements section.
• Provides exceptional customer service to the families and children we serve, which includes maintaining strict confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Greet every family, child and visitor who enters the school/classroom with a warm and sincere welcome. Assist parents at drop off and pick up times. Acknowledge all departing families, children and visitors with a farewell. Respond to all questions and requests in friendly and timely manner.
• Works to prevent injuries and accidents; follows all procedures related to injuries and accidents if one should occur. Reports child injuries and hazards promptly to the Lead Teacher/Teacher and Director.
• Required to attend all staff training sessions, meetings and programs sponsored by the School; this is mandatory not optional.
• Participates in QRIS or accreditation goals and performs the associated classroom requirements to meet those goals where applicable.
• Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to local child protective agency/hotline as mandated by state law.
• Performs other related duties as requested by a member of management or Lead Teacher.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Responsible for daily cleaning duties which include sweeping , mopping, disposing of trash.

• No direct reports.

Required:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
• Be available for full time employment and available to work as late as 7:00 pm
• Previous work experience in an office environment preferred
• Have dependable transpor