Assistant Teacher

Accountable to: Lead Teacher, Director, Assistant Director

Overview of general responsibilities: As a member of the teaching team, work with the Lead Teacher to create a warm, welcoming, developmentally appropriate environment for a designated age group. Assist the teaching team in creating age-appropriate activities and lessons that support a child’s natural curiosity to learn. Participate in guiding children’s behavior in a positive manner and assist the teaching team in daily classroom routines.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Arrive 5 minutes prior to the shift and be prepared to start your workday on time.
• Be familiar with and follow the Rules and Regulations set by the New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Bureau.
• Complete the requirements for an Assistant Teacher position according to the New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Bureau; fingerprinting, background check, orientation, etc.
• Actively contribute to general upkeep and tidiness of the classroom. Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing dishes and toys, sanitizing, and other cleaning tasks.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, coworkers, children, and families.
• Interact with children, families, and staff in a positive, respectful, friendly, and caring manner.
• Encourage children to develop self-help skills that are appropriate to their age.
• Become familiar with the center routine and ensure that it is followed, including known allergies, medications, etc. for children and staff.
• Assist in collecting and entering a minimum of 1 observation per child per week into Procare, and share with parents.
• Help maintain classroom arrangement that is attractive, well-organized, and has functional arrangements for children to use.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Make sure all written and verbal communication is approved through the Lead teacher.
• Perform all tasks related to the well-being of children, including but not limited to feeding, holding, changing, and playing with each child.
• Complete needed daily reports and incident reports and has them signed by Lead Teacher on the day of the incident.
• Communicate with the Lead teacher on all accidents and illnesses.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service days.
• Signs in/out on Procare each time a classroom is entered or left for coverage.
• Welcome children & parents upon arrival and departure with a smile.
• Adhere to all policies within the Woodrow Fitness employee handbook and the Woodrow Fitness Safety Protocols.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times, including regular head counts.
• Provides guidance and re-direction when required; emphasizes positive reinforcement; illustrates proper behavior/skills.
• Keep up to date with training hours required according to NH licensing.

Minimum qualifications:

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Will work under the direct supervision of at least a teacher-qualified FitKids employee.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must meet NH licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Physical Demands:

• Safely lift small children up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, and kneel to children’s level.
• Ability to sit on the floor with children.
• Tolerance of loud noise.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.
• Ability to withstand strong odors.

Employees may be asked to help out in other classrooms or areas of FitKids. Cooperation is assumed and required. All staff members will work together to provide the superior service that FitKids bases its reputation on. As an employee of FitKids, you will be a positive representative both on and off the clock and will always speak highly of the services we provide.