Child Development Center Assistant Teacher

Full Time Education Washington, DC, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $51,006.00 To $54,262.00 Annually

Reportsto:

Child Development Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher

None

Exempt Status:

Non Exempt

Work Schedule:

Full-Time

Bright Beginnings, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates early childhood and family learning centers for families in Washington, DC. Using a two-generation approach, Bright Beginnings Inc. works to ensure every child experiencing housing instability is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged; develop school-ready and kindergarten-prepared children; support families in breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty; and partner intentionally to eradicate disparities and remove obstacles to economic mobility.

Summary:Responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing activities that promote the social, emotional, and physical development of each child enrolled in a group following Head Start Performance Standards and Title 29:
District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

• Assist the lead teacher in maintaining records on each child’s progress and development for planning and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Assist the lead teacher in implementing with fidelity High Scope, an evidenced-based curriculum according to policies and procedures.
• Assist the lead teacher with the full implementation of Head Start, NAEYC, and Title 29: DCMR performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations, and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development center, including developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist the lead teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing child portfolios and individual plans to promote each child’s growth and development.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Developapositiverelationshipwitheachchildandpromotethedevelopmentofself-esteemandself-discipline.
• Establishapositiverelationshipwitheachchild’sfamilyandshareinformationaboutthechild’sdayatthe
  
  Center.
• Assist the leadteacherinconductinghomevisitsandparent/teacher conferences.
• Assist the leadteacherin fully implementing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) or Individual Education Plans  (IEPs) and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.
• Assist the leadteacherwiththemaintenanceawell-organized,safeandattractiveclassroomenvironmentconduciveto the optimal growth and development of children.
• Assist the lead teacher with classroom maintenance, ensuring safe and sanitary conditions by completing daily health and safety checklists in the classrooms and playground.
• Ensure universal precautions are kept at all times, including washing hands upon entering the classroom, after diapering, toileting, before and after meals, and after contact with bodily fluids.
• Assist the lead teacher with implementing health procedures daily, including following medication administration procedures, tooth brushing, sanitation, and administering First Aid/CPR.
• Assistwithevacuationofchildrenduringfiredrills,natural disasters,andanyotheremergencies.
• Attendallstaffmeetingsandprofessionallearningprovidedby Bright Beginnings .
• Keepabreastofcurrentknowledgeinthefieldof Early Childhood Education .
• Maintainsconfidentialityofchildrenandfamiliesatalltimes.
• Otherdutiesasassigned.

• Missionandculturealignment;
  • High school diploma or GED with a CDA or 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education AND one year of teaching experience can be substituted for CDA;
  • Mustdemonstrateexperienceandinterestinworkingwithyoun…