Infant Assistant Teacher

Infant Assistant Teacher
Job Summary

The Assistant Teachers helps the lead teachers in all areas of the learning process so that the children have a successful learning experience. Shares all responsibilities with the lead teacher; not responsible for lesson planning and infant updates.

Professional Conduct:

· Works when scheduled; follows attendance policies including maintaining child/teacher ratio

· Arrives to work on time

· Gives ample notice for absences

· Dresses appropriately for position; neat appearance & follows dress code

· Maintains confidentiality concerning children/families/staff information

· Maintains professional working relationships with other staff members

· Works as a team player with flexibility (within classroom, pod, & center)

· Maintains positive and open relationship with office/administrative staff

.Follow lead teacher directions/responsibilities as given.

· Accepts constructive criticism

· Is familiar with and follows center policies

· Has an overall positive attitude

Relationships with Children:

· Presents a friendly and warm demeanor

· Gets down on the floor/same level with the children

· Shows respect for individuals

· Promotes positive self-esteem in communications

· Avoids labeling of children

· Reinforces positive behavior

· Sensitive to children’s moods; adjusts standards when children are fatigued or over-stimulated

· Speaks to children regularly using positive phrases and tone; limits the use of “no,” “don’t,” “stop” (ex: “Blocks are for building” vs. “Stop throwing blocks”)

· Good sanitary practices (handwashing for self and children, clean faces, clean diapers, etc.)

Skills Working in the Classroom:

· Follows classroom schedule

· Implements lesson plans following center requirements when Lead Teacher is absent

· Uses learning centers in the classroom in appropriate ways

· Provides a variety of activities/materials for children at any given time (allows for choices)

· Reads to children in small groups and individually

· Maintains a clean, safe, and presentable classroom

· Is aware of safety & health precautions for children

· Facilitates thoughtful, orderly transitions

· Displays patience; deals with the act - not the child in disciplinary situations; uses logical consequences

· Assists daily with snack, meal, and naptimes

· Assists daily with diapering and toileting of children

· Assists daily with classroom chores including washing and disinfecting tables, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, cleaning classroom toilet, washing classroom windows/doors, gathering the garbage, and cleaning the classroom sinks

Skills Working with Parents and Families:

· Listens and responds appropriately to parents/families

· Seeks partnership with families

· Greets families by name and with a smile

· Communicates with details of a child’s day (not just “he/she had a good day”)

· Is available and approachable with parents/families

· Is tactful when discussing difficult situations

Professional Development:

· Attends regular staff meetings

· Meets or exceeds State requirements in fulfilling continuing education hours

· Follows State regulations in the classroom

· Seeks additional educational improvement opportunities based on skill base

· Uses new instructional strategies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:High School Diploma

Experience and/or Training: Child care experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates: Introduction to the Childcare Profession completed; Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher completed; complete Abusive Head Trauma Certification when hired; complete Mandated Reporter Training when hired; complete CPR/AED Certification within 3 months of hire

Technology/Equipment: Cell phone

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Some College preferred

Experience and/or Training: Same as above

Licenses/Certificates: Same as above

Technology/Equipment: Same as above

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Speak and hear communications. Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds. May be required to work hours outside of the typical workday. Organizational skills for the generation of detailed reports, documentation, etc. Ability to interact professionally with parents and staff.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Can be noisy with children’s voices.

*The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14