Early Childhood DC - Assistant Teacher

Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

The right candidate could fill a part-time assistant teacher position and work with our school-age children in the afternoons as well. We currently have a part-time position open and will have a full-time Pre-K assistant teacher position open in May

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Must complete Child Care Basic 30 within 6 months of date of hire
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification & Blood borne Pathogens Course
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening/TB Test
• Must obtain Food Handlers Card within 30 days
• Must complete all DCYF trainings

Nice To Haves

1 year experience

ECE degree or credits

Benefits

7 paid holidays (after 90 days of employment)

Earned PTO