Early Childhood Child care - Assistant Teacher

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, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. 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.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Assist lead teachers as needed with daily activities, including but not limited to diapering, potty training, transitions
• Serving and cleaning up after meals, including dishes, spot cleaning bathrooms.

Requirements

• Ability to work well with others..
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must have TB test
• Food Handlers Permit
• 30hr basic child care training
• above requirements must all be obtained with in 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ECE Degree