Co-Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Co-Teacher

Reports to: Academy Director

Work with: Point of Contact Co-Teacher

Our Culture: At Kiddie Academy of Clear Lake we hire and operate our center based on 6 core values;

 1) Be Respectful, 2) Provide ‘The Egg’ Customer Service, 3) Positive Vibes Only, 4) Be a Team Player,

5) Dependability, and 6) Have FUN!!

 Every employee no matter their role or title is expected to conduct themselves with these values in mind at all times.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in the daily management and supervision of classroom and children, as directed by the classroom teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Assists and supervises children during all activities. Counsels children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
• Develops plans and prepares instructional aids and materials for classroom activities.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with the NAEYC cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
• Assists children with meal times and clean-up.
• Assists with all academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, accident reports, and attendance reports.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested.
• Assists with preparation and implementation of classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedule.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Responsible for attending workshops, conferences, and in-service training.
• Reports any problems to the teacher-in-charge or the director.
• Reports to director when not able to attend work.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available; for example, takes full responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher, or may write, submit, and implement a weekly lesson plan.
• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets all state requirements for the position.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be 18 years of age. Or must be in a high school work study program relating to the area of child care.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.