QUALIFICATIONS: Meet day care licensing requirements for an assistant teacher. Assistant teacher in early childhood education or CDA or 2 years college and six months experience with preschool ages and 9 units Early Childhood Education.

Great benefits available:

• Paid Time Off leave
• Bereavement leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Medical, vision, drug, and dental insurance
• 401k retirement with employer matching
• Employee child tuition discount 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The assistant teacher's role is similar to that of a teacher, therefore the responsibilities are similar. The assistant teacher is directly responsible to the teacher and is expected to provide support:

ASSIST CHILDREN:

• Work with individuals or small groups of children as directed by the teacher in charge 
• Help with planning, prep, and implementation of learning tasks
• Help with record keeping
• Be sensitive and responsive to children’s needs
• Use positive modeling and behavior management

ASSIST PARENTS:

• Be a positive role model
• Communicate clearly, regularly, and appropriately
• Respect confidentiality
• Be sensitive to needs
• Help encourage school, class, child involvement

COMMIT TO THE PROGRAM:

• Come to work on time and on a regular basis
• Contribute to programs in terms of communication, ideas, talent or interests
• Continue to demonstrate interest in the job
• Help to maintain an attractive, clean, and safe environment
• Help to take care of equipment and materials
• Assist in fundraising activities
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Help supervise aides
• Maintain NAEYC Accreditation Standards

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• Conduct self in a professional manner when dealing with children, other staff, or parents, or during school activities on or off campus
• Follow school policies and procedures
• Increase knowledge of early education and upgrading skills by attending workshops, classes or training sessions
• Complete other duties as assigned