Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher (10-Month) – Order#: NY1569929 Specific Responsibilities

• I. Learning Environment and Teaching Responsibilities
  • To interact frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive, and encouraging manner that follows the guidelines of NAEYC.
  • To assist in providing a safe, cheerful, and motivating environment for the children that allows for individual and group activities.
  • To assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly classroom, with stimulating learning centers and hands‑on activities which follow the center curriculum.
  • To assist in the supervision of children in all activities, inside and out.
  • To be a primary caregiver to assigned children and families.
  • To give input to planning classroom activities and Center events.
  • To assist in the preparation, care, and stocking of classroom materials.
  • To assist the children in their personal and self‑care needs, toileting, diapering, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, and preparing for rest.
  • To know every child as an individual, observing and recording growth and development using the center‑approved developmental screening and assessment system.
• II. Parent Relationships
  • To build relationships of trust through open and interactive communication.
  • To know every child’s parent(s) by name, and to communicate positively with them.
  • Make classroom information available to parents.
  • Participate in parent involvement/engagement activities.
  • To tactfully and professionally address parent concerns in collaboration with the teacher.
• III. Staff Communication
  • To work cooperatively with other classroom staff, the Center Director, and the Administrative staff and consultants.
  • To assist new and substitute staff assigned to the classroom.
  • To guide the activities of student staff and field workers in the absence of the teacher.
  • As appropriate, shares information about classroom or child‑related issues with supervisor and other classroom staff.
• IV. Professionalism
  • To maintain confidentiality.
  • To attend and participate in staff meetings and in‑service programs.
  • To seek professional growth and development, and participate in a minimum of 15 hours of required ECE training per year.
  • To maintain personal ASPIRE Professional Development listing.
  • To receive and maintain Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
  • To be supportive of the Center and Center Administration.
  • To maintain a positive work climate.
  • To maintain a professional image.
  • Assumes duties of lead teacher in the absence of the lead teacher.
• V. General
  • To follow daily schedules and routines.
  • To follow Center policies, practices, and procedures.
  • To assist with required record‑keeping.
  • To, at times, be responsible for a group of children without assistance.
  • To follow all licensing regulations.
  • To report for work on time and consistently.
  • All other duties as assigned.
• VI. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Knowledge of NYS child care regulation.
  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and age‑appropriate activities, which correspond with NAEYC guidelines.
  • Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co‑workers, and parents.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Preference given to those with a Child Development Associate (CDA) or 12 credits in early childhood education is required or must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Candidate must be 18 years of age. One year of experience with young children is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to a wide variety of customers.

• Completed job application form, a minimum of three references (personal and professional), and official transcripts.
• Must be able to pass physical exam, NYS Central Registry Clearance, NYS Justice Center SEL clearance, and criminal conviction check (Comprehensive OCFS Background check).