Assistant Afternoon Infant Teacher

Ascension Day School is accepting applications for an Afternoon Toddler Assistant Teacher position. Work hours are 12:00 to 6:00 with the possibility of working additional hours if you are looking for fulltime.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe and stimulating classroom environment.

Follow staff policies and procedures in order to ensure healthy and safe practices with children ages 6 weeks- 1 years, including participating actively in the general health and care routines of the children and classroom environment by lifting children weighing up to 20 pounds to the height of a changing table, changing diapers and cleaning noses, washing children's and your own hands, taking out trash, cleaning/sterilizing the classroom and toys.

Assist in the creation and implementation of curriculum conductive to the cognitive, physical, social, creative, and emotional development of young children.

Actively engage students in activities, explorations, and opportunities that encourage curiosity, creativity, movement, decision-making, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children in your care.

Model developmentally appropriate, positive behavior management techniques.

Assist in the maintenance of attendance and childcare records for the classroom.

Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis and attending staff meetings.

Participate in staff development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current child development practices.

Consistently maintain open and friendly relationships with each child's family, including greeting and interacting with each parent and student every day in a friendly manner upon arrival and at departure.

Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Under the coordination of the Lead Teacher and following their directions and expectations, act as the team player for your classroom, including modeling best teaching practices and professional behavior for other staff members present in your room.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

a minimum 1 year of experience in an early education center;

some college-level courses in early education or a related field;

early education training including knowledge of early education teaching methods and child development theory;

effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.