Job Summary: Primarily responsible for assisting the team teachers in conducting activities, maintaining classroom environment, and supervising children. Required Qualifications: - High-school diploma or equivalency
- Have at least a CDA (Child Development Associate), are enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within 2 years, or are enrolled in a program leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
- Valid Driver's License and the ability to be insured under the agency policy
- Must obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Communicable Disease training
- Must be able to successfully complete a drug screen and health physical
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Experience working with a licensed child care provider is preferred
Essential Functions: The Assistant Teacher is primarily responsible for achieving the following outcomes for the Head Start/Early Head Start program: - Education, Disabilities and School Readiness
- Assists teacher in assessing each child's growth and development by sharing observations and encouraging parental input when possible.
- Coordinates with team teachers to plan and implement a daily schedule of developmentally appropriate activities to be used individually and in small and large group settings in the classroom.
- Helps provide quality teacher interactions with children based on the implementation of CLASS (Head Start) and TPITOS (Early Head Start).
- Supports the social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development of children in the classroom.
- Eats with the children in a family-style setting and provides activities to support and broaden each child's food experiences.
- Health and Safety
- Maintains a clean, safe and emotionally supportive environment that is centered on the needs and abilities of each child.
- Fosters safety awareness among children and parents by incorporating activities into the program.
- Follows good hygiene practices and promotes it for others in the classroom.
- Promotes effective dental hygiene among children in conjunction with meals.
- Family Engagement and Support
- Assists with planning a variety of opportunities for interaction with parents throughout the year.
- Supports team teachers with home and center communications and parent involvement.
- Respects each family's diversity and cultural and ethnic background.
- Human Resources and Supervision
- Complete all required paperwork, time sheets, and certifications required of the position.
- Report to supervisor on a regular basis.
5. Communication and Service Coordination - Assists with recruitment to ensure that full enrollment is maintained throughout the year.
- Serves as a bus monitor on scheduled pick-up and take-home routes when assigned by supervisor.
6. Planning, Analysis and Documentation - Assists with setting up for meals in classroom, takes meal counts and records, and cleans up following meal time.
- Supports team teacher with Child Plus documentation.
7. Operations and Facilities - Assist Lead Teacher and Center Coordinator in arrangement, materials and equipment, and safety of classroom and center.
- Participate in monthly and yearly safety checks of facilities.
8. Program Governance - Participate in staff meetings and other meetings to become familiar with the philosophies, regulations, and policies of the program.
9. Professionalism and Leadership - Creates and updates a professional development plan with the Center Coordinator and shares obtained information from any training attended with colleagues as appropriate.
- Participates in team teaching, staff meetings, conferences, required agency trainings, institutes of higher learning, and other opportunities that enhance professional development.
- Maintains confidentiality in all areas for children, families and staff.
BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Compressed work week for better work/life balance
- Retirement Plan with generous company match
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