Assistant Teacher

The Teacher Assistant is a vital member of the classroom and is responsible for carrying out and insuring that certain duties are carried out. These duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Qualifications: Meets the minimum Lightbridge Academy and State requirements.
• Follows and exemplifies the Lightbridge Academy Circle of Care philosophy and Core Values.

• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Is in good physical, mental and emotional health to perform all job duties satisfactorily, including engaging in physical activity, lifting approximately 35 lbs, etc.
• Recognizes the needs of the children and takes care of them promptly.
• Creating an atmosphere that is positive for learning and that stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making.
• Can read, write, and communicate using proper English grammar.
• Assists in writing and implementing lesson plans that are appropriate to the age group involved in accordance with The Lightbridge Academy Seedlings curriculum.
• Assists in observes and assessing students for creating and maintaining individual profiles, portfolios and parent conferences.
• Can use and understand technology, IPods, IPads, Microsoft word, etc.
• Maintains interaction with children at all times.
• Understands daily need for small group/whole group interactive learning.
• Conveys a positive attitude at all times while working with the children, parents and other staff members including administration.
• Assists parents during “arrival” and “departure”.
• Conveys and follows philosophy of positive reinforcement and redirection.
• Maintains a safe and clean atmosphere for the children at all times. All sanitary procedures are to be followed regarding diaper changes, potty learning, toys and classroom sterilization.
• Is flexible and acts positively toward suggestions which are intended to improving performance and implement changes where necessary and willing to help other team members in unusual circumstances.
• Works cooperatively with the director, teammates, staff members and parents.
• Recognizes that gossip is inappropriate and threatens the success of the team. Avoids such conversations.
• Encourages a partnering relationship with the parent to work as a team for the benefit of the child.
• Assists parents in following classroom procedures and policies (ie: labeling child’s belongings follow through with classroom schedule, etc.)

• Reports to work, is punctual and arrives with enough time to settle in and be within assigned classroom by scheduled start time.
• Dressed appropriately in uniform, khaki pants, blue Lightbridge Academy shirt or navy blue scrubs if in Infant room. Name tag.
• Does not take excessive days off.
• Before teacher leaves for the day, ask if there is anything that they made need to inform a parent about.
• Check communication log or wipe off boards for messages.
• Completes all tasks as assigned by the administrations.
• Is flexible and willing to help other team members in unusual circumstances.
• Abides by and carries out all company policies as stated in the employee and parent’s handbooks.
• Keeps all company information confidential, including curriculum, policies, children’s evaluations, parent information and information about other staff members.
• Expected to attend all staff meetings and workshops.
• Must complete a minimum of 15 hours of ongoing training through staff meetings and workshops.
• Abides and understands all licensing procedures including State Licensing, Fire Dept., Health Dept., etc and including company policies as stated in the employee handbook.
• Inquires with Administration if any part of job description, classroom management, employee handbook or any other aspect of job is not clearly understood.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17