Top 19 Assistant teacher Jobs in Spencer, Ia

ASSISTANT TEACHER
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc —Spencer, IA
- $14.83 - $18.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
Classroom Assistant
River's Edge Childcare Center —Spencer, IA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
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SUBSTITUTE - Spencer
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc —Spencer, IA
- From $15.57 an hour
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
Paraprofessional
TeachIowa —Ruthven, IA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Public school
- Entry level
Special Education Paraprofessional
TeachIowa —Milford, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- School
- Entry level
Full-time Paraeducator
TeachIowa —Hartley, IA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
Part-time Paraeducator
TeachIowa —Hartley, IA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching
Preschool Paraeducator
TeachIowa —Graettinger, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
MS Special Education Associate
TeachIowa —Spirit Lake, IA
- $18.86 an hour
- Online Application
- Public school
- Middle school
- Entry level
ES Special Education Associate
TeachIowa —Spirit Lake, IA
- $18.86 an hour
- Online Application
- Public school
- Elementary school
- Entry level
Teacher Associate - Elementary School
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District —Estherville, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Public school
- Elementary school
Child Care Assistant Teacher
Joyful Journeys Preschool & Childcare —Spirit Lake, IA
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- US work authorization
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
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SUBSTITUTE - Estherville
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc —Estherville, IA
- From $15.57 an hour
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
Teacher Associate - Middle School
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District —Estherville, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Public school
- Middle school
K-12 Special Education Associate
TeachIowa —Lake Park, IA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Public school

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ASSISTANT TEACHER

Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc -
Spencer, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$14.83 - $18.15 an hour

Qualifications

Chauffeur's Permit
CPR Certification
Passenger vehicle
Computer literacy
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
English language learner (ELL) student support
Child assessment
Working with children with disabilities

Full Job Description

POSITION: Assistant Teacher

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator

SALARY: As per agency salary schedule FLSA: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Standard #1: Competence in Knowledge for the Position

a. Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.

Tone is generally positive, calm, and supportive.
Promotes children’s security and attachment through warmth, sensitivity and nurturance.
Provides support to children’s language development including English Language Learners.

b. Adheres to and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all children.

Uses visuals to support routines, schedules and transitions.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment.
Provides simple, short, specific directions that state expected behavior.

Standard #2: Classroom Management

a. Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.

Contributes to an inviting, well organized classroom to meet the learning needs of children and follows a daily schedule/routine.
Assists in selecting materials to support learning activities and document activities and children’s skills.
Transitions between activities are appropriate.

b. Creates a positive learning community for every child.

Provides positive, descriptive feedback to children.
Encourages children to express emotions, problem solve and develop friendship skills.

c. Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible child behavior.

Expectations are clear, proactive, and provide redirection.
Uses effective strategies to respond to problem behavior.
Supports children with persistent problem behavior.

Standard #3: Professional Growth

a. Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.

Open-mindedness, seeks and accepts feedback.
Demonstrates self-initiative and take advantage of opportunities to improve skills/knowledge.
Evaluates own practices, develops goals that promote growth and takes responsibility for achievement.

b. Works collaboratively to improve professional practices and children’s learning.

Utilizes ideas and expertise of others to increase effectiveness as a professional.

Standard #4: Professional Responsibility to Program

a. Adheres to UDMO and program policies and procedures including other regulations.

Implements State, grant requirements, UDMO and Head Start Policies and Procedures.
Abides by ethical code of conduct.
Assists in accurately gathering in-kind and submitting in a timely manner.
Assists in daily reporting of attendance and meal count.

b. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all children and staff.

Employs a culturally competent and flexible approach when working with those from various cultures by accommodating differences.
Ensures family confidentiality.

a. Collaborates with families, colleagues, and communities to enhance children’s learning.

Maintains professionalism in relationships by establishing appropriate boundaries.
Assists in implementing individualized supports for children.
Possesses knowledge of community resources.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Access, input and retrieve information from computer.
File and organize Head Start information.
Inventory supplies and equipment
Familiarity with computer knowledge and skills in computer operations.
Attend meetings and trainings as required.
Viable means of transportation, and evidence of insurance, valid Iowa driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Minimum High School Diploma/GED with the ability to secure a CDA. Head Start Assistant Teachers must secure CDA within two years from date of hire. Early Head Start Assistant Teachers must secure CDA within one year from date of hire.
Prefer a candidate to be enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood.
Use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as an effective team member.
Knowledge of HS Performance Standards, State Licensing rules and NAEYC Accreditation.
Certifications: Mandatory Reporter, CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions.
Limited chauffeur’s license with acceptable driving record to transport children in isolated instances.
Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, including some duties requiring repetitive motion skills, such as keyboarding and computer use.
Initial physical and one every 3 years thereafter.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential duties are intended to describe those functions essential to the performance of this job, and “other’ duties include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Salary Description

$14.83 - $18.15

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma
Willingness to obtain a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within two years of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and nurturing individual to join our team as a Head Start Preschool Assistant Teacher. This role is key to providing positive teacher-child interactions and supporting the implementation of planned classroom activities.

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ASSISTANT TEACHER

Classroom Assistant

SUBSTITUTE - Spencer

Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Full-time Paraeducator

Part-time Paraeducator

Preschool Paraeducator

MS Special Education Associate

ES Special Education Associate

Teacher Associate - Elementary School

Child Care Assistant Teacher

SUBSTITUTE - Estherville

Teacher Associate - Middle School

K-12 Special Education Associate

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