Toddler assistant teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide Support to Classroom Teacher to ensure a safe and consistent youth development environment.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Work as a team member with the teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
• Provide input for bi-annual assessment of children's development
• Write daily notes in smartcare
• Give input and help create child portfolios
• Assist in lesson and material preparation
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Keep accident reports and maintain anecdotal records
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
• Clean and arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend inservice and staff meetings
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and timesheets.
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Must meet State of CT requirements as childcare center worker
• Must be CPR/First Aid Certified
• Formal Education in Early Childhood Education Preferred
• Ongoing professional development in the field of child development required
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities
• Ability to build rapport with families and community members
• Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

Little Learners is committed to providing the highest level of safety, care and cognitive development. As caregivers, we will ensure the health and safety of all children in our care by providing individual personalized responsive care and affection for each child.

We believe that children should learn through their own discovery. Our classrooms are child centered and use hands on activities, discussion, and critical thinking to develop knowledge. Learning will be inquiry based allowing children to connect their learning to the real world. Activities will incorporate multiple intelligences through manipulative items, books, music, and more. We acknowledge that all children learn differently and may need accommodations and modifications. A safe, nurturing, positive environment will be created through a commitment to continued education and a culture of open minded thinking that provides developmentally appropriate learning strategies and to respect all people who enter our facility.

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