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Assistant Teacher
The assistant teacher's responsibility is to assist the lead teacher and help throughout the center as needed. The assistant must be efficient at supervising children, ensuring the safety and physical well-being of the children, maintaining regular communication with parents, and contributing to the effective operation of the overall Center. The assistant teacher reports to their lead teacher and the director.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
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Assist in conducting an effective child development program that meets students' needs and is developmentally appropriate for their given classroom.
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Ensure children’s routines are carried out in a prompt, hygienic, and consistent manner. Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in their care.
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Operate the classroom in a manner that complies with all state licensing regulations.
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Help create a pleasant and inviting classroom.
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Provide positive guidance to help children develop self-help skills.
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Provide students with a safe, secure, and fun learning environment where they can learn, explore, create, and grow.
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Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and training. Work effectively with other teachers.
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Maintain confidentially for all student information.
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Maintain a professional and approachable appearance.
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Cover classroom to allow the lead teacher to take a break. Report to the lead teacher and director.
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Assist lead teacher in daily classroom activities, and duties including diaper changing and lunch cleanup
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Arrive to work consistently and promptly when scheduled. Other duties as assigned.
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Able to complete CACFP requirements including training, meal counts, and completing CACFP paperwork
Requirements
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Minimum age of 18
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Must have at least a high school diploma
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Must clear full background check and successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
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Must comply to wearing a face mask at all times in facility to prevent the spread of COVID, flu, RSV, and other common illnesses
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
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An understanding of child development.
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A willingness to support and assist.
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Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or must be able to obtain Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
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CDA or Associate Degree in ECE (preferred)
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At least 1 year of teaching and/or childcare experience (preferred)
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Child Development Associate Certification (preferred)