Assistant Teacher for Toddlers

Summary

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the respective Lead Teacher with implementing the activities and services offered to children within the preschool. Modeling a behavior of excellence and providing feedback is an expectation of our Assistant Teachers. 

Teachable Moments expects the Assistant Teacher and all other staff members:

• To show a commitment to TMP’s mission and to adhere to all of the adopted policies and procedures
• To interact with preschool families, staff members, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• To perform assigned tasks in an efficient manner
• To be punctual
• To demonstrate a considerate, friendly and constructive attitude toward preschool children, families, staff members, and all other visitors

Duties

• Assisting the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program, including the following:
• Treating each child with dignity and respect
• Planning activities, which will encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development
• Recognizing and considering the individual needs of each child in relation to culture and socio-economy background, disabilities, special talents and interests, style, and pace of learning
• Helping children learn to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others
• Supervising the classroom, according to the plans of the Lead Teacher with he/she is out of the room
• Assisting with meals and preparation of snacks
• Attending all staff meetings and programs sponsored by the preschool
• Reporting to the Lead Teacher any equipment repairs or replacements needed, maintenance needed in the classroom or the playground, and supplies that need to be reordered
• Perform daily tasks relating to the efficient operation of the preschool; serve as a “greeter” for the children and families
• Sharing with the Lead Teacher the responsibility of maintaining a clean classroom
• Promoting a good rapport among staff members
• Assist the preschool leadership in maintaining security of all preschool confidential information
• Cultivate positive relationships with children, families, preschool staff, local/state regulatory partners, and community partners
• Maintain knowledge of CPR and First-aid
• Serve as a leader and model to the staff regarding professional conduct, including confidentiality, best practice, and quality service to children and families
• Attend professional development seminars and/or conferences to remain current on developments of the whole child and the growing industry
• Actively sharing the knowledge and skills received from professional development trainings with other staff members in the preschool either during a monthly workshop, preschool newsletter article, and/or during monthly staff meetings 
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher that relate to the above job description

Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Must be willing to receive professional development training in the eduction and development of young children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to follow-through on tasks
• Experience with general technology and computer equipment
• Passion for children and a strong desire to make a difference daily
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check

Nice To Haves

Experience with Early Childhood Education or working with children for at least 1 year.