Job Description

Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement); Preschool CDA preferred.
• Must be able to work M-F and be flexible with scheduling.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development and willingness to participate in professional development
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check & health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR & 1st Aid certification (will train)
• Experience in a classroom/childcare setting
• ECE credits or attended CTEC EC program

Benefits

• Paid holidays & weather closures
• Paid sick & personal days after probation period for full time employees
• Vacation time accrual for full time employees

Job Tags

Full time, Trial period, Flexible hours,

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