Assistant Teacher UPK Classroom

Job Summary:

• Must be able to work from 8:00 am until 3:20 pm
• Provides classroom support for a Lead Teacher as they guide the classroom through a lesson by preparing materials, interacting with students, and supervising projects.
• Assists in the daily management and supervision of classroom and children, as directed by the Lead Teacher
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events, and parent meetings, as requested.
• Develops plans and prepares instructional aids and materials for classroom activities, as needed.
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with the NAEYC/Dept of Health cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
• Assists with ensuring the physical and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Assists with ensuring all policies and procedures are being implemented to keep the children healthy and safe.
• Assists children with mealtimes and cleanup.
• Assists with all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, accident reports, and attendance reports.
• Assists with the preparation and implementation of classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Responsible for attending workshops, conferences, and in-person training, as requested.
• Reports any problems to the Lead Teacher or the Academy Director. Reports to Academy Director/Assistant Director when not able to attend work.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available; for example, takes full responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the classroom Teacher, or may write, submit, and implement a weekly lesson plan.
• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work from 8:00 am until 3:20 pm
• Assistant Teaching: 1-2 years (Preferred)
• Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for the position.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be 18 years of age.
• Must receive the required amount of training hours, each calendar year, per state licensing requirements.
• Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background check to qualify for employment. This job description highlights the essential functions, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required for the employment.

Desired Qualifications·

• Mandated Reporter training (within the past two years)
• Sexual Harassment
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Prevention training certificate· Shaken Baby Prevention training certificate·
• Prevention & Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
• Anaphylaxis in Child Care Settings
• Foundation in Health and Safety e-Learning

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000