The Assistant Teacher/Floater is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher or Teacher in curriculum implementation and classroom management. The Assistant Teacher/Floater supervises classes during nap and break times and works with various age groups in various classrooms. The Assistant Teacher/Floater promotes the social, physical and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the school’s staff to create an environment of learning and keeps parents informed of the progress of child(ren).
· Assists the Lead Teacher or Teacher with the implementation of the company-provided curriculum, which includes communicating and interpreting, both verbally and in writing, by preparing written, age-appropriate lesson plans.
· Assists the Lead Teacher or Teacher with the development of age-appropriate lesson plans of each child by visually observing the development of each child and listening to the verbal feedback from each child during classroom activities.
· Interacts with children and models socially-appropriate behavior on the playground and in the classroom by developing and participating in physical activities that require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping and lifting to engage each child.
· Assists the Lead Teacher or Teacher in conducting regular classroom observations that reflect the age-appropriate interests of children in the Lead Teacher’s classroom.
· Established and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment by adhering to all policies and procedures, verbally communicating to students, staff or the Director regarding potential hazards or injuries and visually ensuring face-to-name is completed accurately and being utilized.
· Communicates, both verbally or in writing, suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agencies as required by the law.
· Working with the Lead Teacher or Teacher, provides daily, written and oral feedback to parents regarding the social and intellectual development of their child(ren).
· Attends, in-person, all staff trainings and meetings that are conducted by the school director.
· Treats each child with respect and dignity by recognizing and considering the unique background of each child, including children with disabilities.
· Creates and maintains an intellectually stimulating and age-appropriate classroom environment through creative means, including the display of student artwork and crafts and other documentation of learning; and arranging bulletin boards.
· Regularly opens and closes the assigned classroom in the morning and evening and conducts daily attendance visually and in writing.
· Cleans the classroom by sweeping, sanitizing toys and surfaces, and disposing of garbage twice a day.
· Must meet state licensing requirements for education.
· Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
· Preferred: previous experience in a licensed childcare center; a CDA and CPR/First Aid certification
· Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing.
