Overview
The Assistant Teacher assists the lead teacher in developing a classroom atmosphere where children can grow and develop in a safe and positive learning space. Candidates must have a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to receive a quality education.
Responsibilities
- (These include but are not limited to the following. The company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.)
- Partners with the lead teacher to develop a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families.
- Assists lead teacher in planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects.
- Supervises and interacts with all children’s activities.
- Develops strong partnerships with the families.
- Assumes responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
- Attends home visits and conducts parent-teacher conference assessment reviews, as needed.
- Participates in Family Reviews and IFSP/IEP meetings, as needed.
- Shares responsibility for preparation and clean-up of all classroom activities.
- Assists with the responsibility of ordering supplies needed for the program.
- Maintains reports on children’s growth and development.
- Attends and participates in parent meetings, in-service training, and weekly team meetings.
- Assists with implementation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or 60 college credit hours with a minimum of 15 credit hours in early childhood or child development; at least one year of experience in an early learning setting preferred & Gateway Level 4
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,401.00 - $64,766.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
