JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSISTANT TEACHER

The Assistant Teacher reports directly and is primarily responsible to the Education Director of the Center.

The Assistant Teacher will perform the following duties:

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist Master Teacher with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy
• Provide input for annual parent conferences regarding children’s development
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Keep accident reports
• Maintain anecdotal records
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspected abuse to Education Director
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend in-service and staff meetings
• Enroll in and complete a minimum of 20 clock hours of job related training per year
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance records and time sheets
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations

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Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) (optional)

Requirements:

• Graduate of a high school or has GED certification
• Criminal history investigation
• Demonstrates the ability to perform assigned job responsibilities
• Recognizes and acts to correct hazards to physical safety, both indoors and outdoors
• Works with children without recourse to physical punishment, mistreatment or child abuse
• Demonstrates good judgment as evidenced by prudent and responsible behavior that reasonably ensures the health and safety of children in care
• Sensitive to the needs of children and their parents
• Evidence of judgment to handle crisis situations
• Dependability
• Ability to keep simple records
• Must be able to lift and/or carry children up to the maximum of 70 lbs.
• Job requires some bending, kneeling, squatting and walking
• Running required only in emergency to assist a child

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person