Assistant Teacher

Overview

To teach, supervise and ensure a nurturing environment for Pre‑K children. Also, to support the child‑care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.

• Assist the primary teacher with planning and implementing of curriculum activities.
• Assist with planning and setting up indoor and outdoor environment.
• Assist with classroom record keeping
• Responsible for the supervision and daily class functions of a group of children, creating a warm, loving and nurturing environment encouraging them to learn, develop and advance
• Ensures constant focus on the well‑being, health and safety of children
• Assists the primary teacher in to carry out activities on a daily basis and evaluates the effectiveness of child development activities
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and toys on a daily basis in accordance with hygiene procedures and participates in the maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, playgrounds and common use areas
• Maintains an attractive, fun, clean, interactive, and orderly classroom that encourages children to create, play, learn and explore
• Assists in the implementation of weekly activities that promote a healthy lifestyle
• Assists and conducts daily health checks on each child, performs ongoing developmental evaluations of children, develops action plans and documents as needed
• Follows policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short‑term exclusion of children
• Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents formally and informally regarding their child’s developmental progress, needs and interests
• Cultivates positive relationships with children, families, parents, staff, state licensing authorities and volunteers
• Contributes to the effective operation of the overall In The Zone programs
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or functions
• Complies with all rules, regulations, procedures and protocols of In The Zone and the MSDH regulatory agency pertaining to the health, safety, emergency procedures and care of children
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance
• Substitute for teachers whenever necessary
• Other duties as required or requested by immediate supervisor, Director of Administrative Services and/or the Director of Operations.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and bondable
• High School diploma or GED is required
• One year of instructional experience in a licensed childcare facility is required
• Ability to adapt to the center's needs and hour
• Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
• Reliable Transportation to and from work
• Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check

• Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, sitting and or standing for periods longer than one hour, pushing (50 lbs.), lifting (50 lbs.), pulling (50 lbs.), clear speech and good vision
• Must be able to lift and move equipment properly as need arise.
• Must be physically able to participate in high‑energy activities with children