What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at In The Zone Childcare Services?
Overview
To teach, supervise and ensure a nurturing environment for Pre-K children. Also, to support the child-care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.
Role and Responsibilities
To teach, supervise and ensure a nurturing environment for Pre-K children. Also, to support the child-care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.
Role and Responsibilities
- Assist the primary teacher with planning and implementing of curriculum activities.
- Assist with planning and setting up indoor and outdoor environment.
- Assist with classroom record keeping
- Responsible for the supervision and daily class functions of a group of children, creating a warm, loving and nurturing environment encouraging them to learn, develop and advance
- Ensures constant focus on the well-being, health and safety of children
- Assists the primary teacher in to carry out activities on a daily basis and evaluates the effectiveness of child development activities
- Cleans and sanitizes equipment and toys on a daily basis in accordance with hygiene procedures and participates in the maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, playgrounds and common use areas
- Maintains an attractive, fun, clean, interactive, and orderly classroom that encourages children to create, play, learn and explore
- Assists in the implementation of weekly activities that promote a healthy lifestyle
- Assists and conducts daily health checks on each child, performs ongoing developmental evaluations of children, develops action plans and documents as needed
- Follows policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children
- Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents formally and informally regarding their child’s developmental progress, needs and interests
- Cultivates positive relationships with children, families, parents, staff, state licensing authorities and volunteers
- Contributes to the effective operation of the overall In The Zone programs
- Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or functions
- Complies with all rules, regulations, procedures and protocols of In The Zone and the MSDH regulatory agency pertaining to the health, safety, emergency procedures and care of children
- Maintains overall professional personal appearance
- Substitute for teachers whenever necessary
- Other duties as required or requested by immediate supervisor, Director of Administrative Services and/or the Director of Operations.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and bondable
- High School diploma or GED is required
- One year of instructional experience in a licensed childcare facility is required
- Ability to adapt to the center's needs and hour
- Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain
- Reliable Transportation to and from work
- Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check
Physical Requirements
- Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, sitting and or standing for periods longer than one hour, pushing (50 lbs.), lifting (50 lbs.), pulling (50 lbs.), clear speech and good vision
- Must be able to lift and move equipment properly as need arise.
- Must be physically able to participate in high-energy activities with children
Benefits
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Term Life
- Childcare Discounts
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)