ASSISTANT TEACHER

BRIEF JOB SUMMARY:

In accordance with the individual and collective needs of the ages of the population served by Collage Day School, the assistant teacher will develop appropriate curriculum-based activities and work daily to set curriculum-based goals, helping students meet their maximum potential.

Critical features of this position are described under the headings below, but are subject to change at the discretion of Collage Day School and its management. This job description reflects the designation of essential job functions but does not provide an all-inclusive list of duties that may be assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Attitude:

Greets student and parent with respectful and welcoming attitude

• Articulates and interprets school philosophy
• Speaks in a tone of voice that relays respect for those you are speaking with

Communication with students and parents (as needed):

• Discusses daily expectations
• Reviews rules
• Reviews broad daily schedule and any changes occurring that day or week
• Reviews home notes or communication from parents and respond appropriately and in a timely manner

Teaching:

• Presents materials in an organized and concise manner, following lesson plans
• Provides remedial tasks for those who need additional support
• Provides enrichment for those who have mastered particular skills

Process Student Information:

• Records student tardy or absence
• Records student incidences; provides copies to the School Director

Professional Development/Coaching:

• Speaks with lead teacher about concerns or training/resources needed
• Aides in DCF inspections (prepares classrooms)

Communication:

• Communicates classroom needs to the lead teacher (child support, classroom materials, parent concerns).
• Support the lead teacher with conducting a classroom-based observation of students

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to assume a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, standing) in the course of working with children with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems.
• Must be able to lift and carry students in braces and other adaptive equipment.
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to perform various keyboard functions.
• Must be physically present at the assigned job site.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

1. SUPERVISED BY: Head of School, Lead Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Individual must demonstrate competency across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by Collage Day School

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or higher required

DCF Certification started within 30 days of employment or completed 45 hours of DCF training

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in an early childhood education setting preferred.

RELATED TRAINING:

• Maintain up-to-date training/certification status in early childhood education, CPR and First Aid. Management and other school-provided in-service topics.
• Must have and maintain a basic knowledge of computer systems and applicable software.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to accept constructive feedback.
• Must be able to organize and manage time and manage multiple tasks.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other employees, students, and their families as well as the general public, across all age groups.

· Ability to demonstrate professional behavior by adhering to organizational policies and procedures, and assuming authority appropriately.

· Must maintain adequate personal grooming consistent with professional appearance.

· Must pursue education or training necessary to perform at the level of competence required to incorporate the hardware, software, technologies, and ideas relevant to specific job responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school

Physical setting:

• Development center
• Special education school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person