What are the responsibilities and job description for the WELA Assistant Teacher position at Warsaw Area Career Center?
Reports to: WELA Director and WACC Director
General Summary: The Teaching Assistant will assist our WELA staff in overseeing the general welfare, health, and safety of children in our early learning academy.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist the lead teacher with implementing educational activities and daily classroom routines.
- Work cooperatively with teaching staff to plan, prepare, and carry out age-appropriate classroom activities.
- Maintain a classroom environment that is clean, safe, organized, fun, and interactive.
- Support children in developing personal hygiene, self-help skills, social skills, and independence.
- Use positive redirection and appropriate behavior guidance techniques.
- Provide one-on-one support to children who need individual attention or assistance.
- Assist with meal preparation, serving, supervision, and clean-up while modeling appropriate mealtime behavior.
- Help ensure the classroom and facilities are maintained in accordance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Communicate professionally with parents and guardians, under the direction of the lead teacher or administration, to support each child’s success.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Academy Director.
Qualifications
- Education – High school diploma
- Experience in childcare settings, a Preferred Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, or a Child Development Associate Credential
- Required: Pediatric CPR and First Aid, Drug Screen, and a fingerprint background check
Length of Position: 190 Days/ 40 hours a week
Position Type: Non-Exempt
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an Assistant Director of Mobile Infants.