What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds?
Requisition #:
7504-7405CCC
# of openings:
2
Employment Type
Full time
Position Status
Permanent
Category
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement
In-Office
Fund
1199SEIU Child Care Corporation
Job Classification
Non-Exempt
Responsibilities
7504-7405CCC
# of openings:
2
Employment Type
Full time
Position Status
Permanent
Category
Non-Bargaining
Workplace Arrangement
In-Office
Fund
1199SEIU Child Care Corporation
Job Classification
Non-Exempt
Responsibilities
- Assists the Head Teacher in preparing and maintaining the prepared environment.
- Reports any incident or accident immediately. Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of the incident or accident, and action taken. Responsible for promptly reporting the incident or accident to the Director.
- Attends meetings as requested.
- Notifies the Head Teacher immediately of personal difficulties related to children, parents, and staff.
- Assists in planning and implementing other center projects and programs assigned by the Head Teacher or Director.
- Utilizes positive phrasing of directives when with children.
- Works with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Head Teacher.
- Supervises the classroom as directed by the Head Teacher.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of children at all times, in the classroom and on the playgrounds.
- Supervises children in the execution of fire drills.
- Maintains positive relationships with parents to give them a feeling of security in leaving their children at the center.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management
- Must have a High School Diploma or (GED) required. Some college-level coursework in Education and/or applicable college degree preferred
- Must have an Assistant Teacher Certification and a minimum of two (2) years teaching and/or providing child care for young children (ages 2-5 years old)
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - oral, written, and listening
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); ability to navigate diverse online assessment tools
- Knowledge of developmental milestones and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education Pedagogy
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Practices and Guidelines
- Bilingual a plus