Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED certificate
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Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood program
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Demonstrated ability or requisite personal qualities to work well with children and adults Actively enrolled in an AA or CDA program
PLACE CHILDREN AS THE FIRST PRIORITY
Family Relationships
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Establish and maintain regular 2-way communication
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Learn about children's individual needs to ensure a smooth transition between home and school
Emotional Support
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Create an emotional connection with students and among students with warmth, respect, and enjoyment communicated by verbal and nonverbal interactions (positive environment)
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Avoid negativity in the classroom (negative environment)
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Exercise awareness of and responsivity to students' academic and emotional needs by providing comfort, reassurance, and encouragement (teacher sensitivity)
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Interact with students in classroom activities and place an emphasis on students' interests, motivations, and points of view and encourage students responsibility and autonomy (regard for student perspectives)
Classroom Organization
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Provide clear behavioral expectations and use effective methods to prevent and redirect misbehavior (behavior management)
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Manage instructional time and routines and provide activities for students so that they have the opportunity to be involved in learning activities (productivity)
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Maximize students' interest, engagement, and ability to learn from lessons and activities (instructional learning formats)
Instructional Support
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Use instructional discussions and activities to promote students' higher-order thinking skills and cognition and focus on understanding rather than on rote instruction (concept development)
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Provide feedback that expands learning and understanding and encourages continued participation (quality of feedback)
- Focus on the quality and amount of use of language-stimulation and language-facilitation techniques (language modeling)
Harmonious Classroom
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Support children as they practice social skills and build friendships
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Counter potential bias and discrimination by treating children with equal respect and consideration
- Provides models and visual images of adult roles, differing abilities, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Assist lead teacher with designing enriched learning environments
Curriculum
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Support teachers in the implementation of activities that support the social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of children
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Engage in children's physical and cognitive play and ask open-ended questions to challenge a child's problem-solving abilities and language acquisition
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Plan and implement 1outdoor activities
Health, Safety, and Emergency Procedures
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Supervise children by positioning self to hear and see children at all times (refer to child supervision policies and procedures)
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Complete First Aid/CPR training in order to perform critical life-saving measures, when necessary
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Gain a thorough knowledge of and follow risk management plans
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Check children for signs of illness or accidents
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Dispense medication according to procedures
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Follow all HWCEC and DHS policies and procedures
Other
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Assist lead teacher with ensuring classroom meets Environmental Rating Scale
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Assist with laundry, classroom cleanliness, and equipment sanitization
- Records daily attendance
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Records food records, serves children and models during meal times
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Promotes teamwork and shows respect for team members
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Complete other duties as assigned by Team Lead or member of leadership team
Work Ethic and Professional Responsibilities
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Attend scheduled team meetings
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Acquire at least 25 hours of professional development annually
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Learn Environmental Rating Scale and GOLD Assessment
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Maintain professional appearance
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Meet program requirements for attendance
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Maintain professional composure during a busy working day
