Position Summary
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for creating an atmosphere that is positive for learning and that stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making with children, in accordance with Lightbridge Academy Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in delivering quality classroom experiences by ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
- Assist in implementing appropriate lessons plans in accordance with the Seedlings curriculum, and striving to continually meet the highest standards of excellence in quality childcare and education.
- Encourage a partnering relationship with parents to work as a team for the benefit of the child; inform parents of any information relating to their children, behavior, and development as needed.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to parents by going above and beyond, including assisting parents during arrival and departure and addressing any other questions and concerns promptly and effectively.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in observing and assessing students for creating and maintaining individual profiles, portfolios and parent conferences, and adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintain interaction with children at all times during small and whole group interactive learning.
- Implement a philosophy of positive reinforcement and redirection of children’s behavior, in accordance with Lightbridge Academy’s Discipline Policy.
- Supervise children during daily outdoor recess.
- Ensure proper staff/child ratio as set by the state licensing entity.
- Participate in weekly mini-meetings in conjunction with Lead Teachers, and other meetings as needed.
- Participate in required trainings and meetings, and travel to off-site trainings as needed.
- Participate in marketing events and tours as needed; assist with the sales process by engaging parents during the classroom tour and following-up post-tour.
- Maintain the standards per the Association of Early Learning Leaders and the company’s operation and education audit.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Is your degree in Early Childhood Education
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childcare: 3 years (Preferred)
- In a licensed Childcare Facility: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
