Assistant Teacher

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience in a childcare setting.

• Knowledge and ability to meet State child care licensing standards and requirements.
• Visual acuity to permit routine assessment of children, observation of child and staff conduct, and to allow development and use of materials to create a “print rich” environment that includes daily age-appropriate reading and literature activities.
• Auditory acuity is sufficient to monitor classroom activity and to engage in meaningful communication with children, parents, and staff.
• Expressive communication skills to enable clear guidance to children and staff during routine and emergent situations.
• Workaround moderate noise, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must meet health requirements established by State licensing standards.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

• Carry out a curriculum developed by the Lead Teacher emphasizing age-appropriate activities to help children learn and develop.
• Maintain a schedule and structure in the room that promotes positive interactions with children, guides and directs their behavior, and reduces or eliminates the need for reactive behavior intervention.
• Provide behavior intervention, as needed, without recourse to physical or emotional punishment.
• Carry out appropriate activities on a routine basis.
• Seek appropriate direction or assistance for non-routine or emergencies.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and encourage them to be involved in their child’s care.
• Follow guidance from the Lead Teacher to ensure that State childcare licensing standards are met at all times, including standards related to health and safety.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Provide duties assigned by the Lead Teacher, which may include, but not be limited to:
  • Assisting parents with signing each child in and ensuring that it is done correctly.
  • Keeping Information Sheets current and in good order.
  • Carrying out new policies.
  • Maintaining first aid kits and updating them as needed.
  • Assisting parents to ensure that medication request forms are completed correctly.
  • Maintaining appropriate records for each child.
  • Ensuring that the room, toys, and equipment are clean and in working order.
  • Inspecting equipment regularly for safety purposes and making requests for repairs to equipment promptly.
  • Carrying out health and safety routines at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• You are passionate about children's futures!
• You want the ability to impact a child's life and empower them to live a fun, warm, enriching experience where they feel confident to connect with friends and feel supported every day!
• You are looking for a workplace where you know you have the chance to make a difference as a valued team member!

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