INFANT TODDLER ASSISTANT TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

General Position Description

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher 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. The Assistant Teacher 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. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher and the Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, 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.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Assist with meals, toileting and handwashing.
• Demonstrate tact, courtesy and consideration for others.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect.
• Respect the privacy of children by not discussing children or their families in front of other staff and children.
• Know and follow proper handwashing procedures.
• Participate in monthly fire/emergency drills.
• Participate weekly and monthly staff meetings

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, and significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study. CDA or 6 hours of ECE credit preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of ASQ and other screening tools
• Knowledge of Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS).
• Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Able to lift at least 50lbs.

Mandatory Requirements

• TB test and physical examinations
• Drug and alcohol tests
• First Aid/CPR
• At least 21 clock hours of professional development trainings to be completed in 2 months from start of employment
• Criminal background checks (fingerprinting and Child Protection Register Check)
• Covid-19 Vaccinations

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person