Early Childhood DC - Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check.
• Consistent, reliable attendance
• Common Sense

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Educational background in Early Childhood Education or willingness to obtain education
• Experience in Child Care setting

• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid holidays & vacations including a week off for Christmas and a week off for spring break
• Reduced child care rates (up to 50%)
• Simple IRA plan with employer match
• Paid continuing education
• T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship (education available at no cost to the employee)
• Reward Stipend program twice each year
• Paid weekly planning time
• FUN work environment