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SalaryPosition: Assistant Teacher
Job Classification: Non- Exempt
Reports to: Center Director
Hours: 8:45am-5:15pm
Summary:
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for actively helping and supporting the Lead Teacher in providing overall care and education to children in the classroom.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist with implementation of compliance to the CDC-chosen curriculum, i.e., Creative Curriculum.
- Consult tools and trainings to execute standard CDC initiatives, i.e., play plans and intentional play.
- Maintain an effective level of high-quality verbal engagement all day with the children.
- Partner with other staff, in the class, to achieve consistent value among all interactions with the children.
- Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including Creative Curriculum, intentional play, bathroom breaks, meals, etc. as opportunities for significant interactions with the children.
- Implement brain-based techniques from the CDC research base and in-house specialists to effectively assist children with self-regulation and classroom behaviors.
- Apply CLASS-based practices to ensure superior interactions, particularly for Instructional Support.
- Participate in the CDC literacy initiative for emergent writing and reading by supporting the children’s development and progress with successful literacy strategies.
- Attend post-observational conferences to discuss strengths, areas for growth, and overall alignment with high-quality practices.
- Supervise children in the classroom at all times.
- Be responsible for reporting developmental and behavioral concerns to the Center Director.
- Ensure the classroom and all equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe.
- Attend two home visits and complete two parent teacher conferences, dependent on what program you work in.
- May require travel to other Centers within the county.
Qualifications/Requirements:
High school diploma- Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children
- Superior decision-making, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time throughout the day with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending.
- Frequent to occasional lifting of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds.
- Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movements of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out job duties.
