Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Our ideal candidate will design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate early childhood education for children aged 4-5 years. Lesson plans will focus on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth, while incorporating early childhood education standards. Key responsibilities include fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning through a mix of structured and play-based activities, classroom management, and open communication with families about child progress. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication and Collaboration - Work closely with the team to complete clear documentation, including daily reports, lesson plans, newsletters, and professional development plans. Develop effective communication strategies to support positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and regulatory agencies. Emphasize accessibility, approachability, and engagement to ensure constructive relationships. Foster a welcoming environment by incorporating family requests and traditions into the classroom, and provide non-judgmental support to parents. Respond promptly to parent concerns.
• Assessment and Growth - Assess each child's development using a range of methods, including progress reports, screening instruments, direct observation, and input from families and other stakeholders. Share assessment information with the classroom team and link it to targeted growth opportunities in all developmental areas.
• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement - Stay up-to-date on NAEYC code of ethics, city, and state regulations, as well as accreditation requirements. Accurately complete required Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) documentation and adhere to food service rules. Attend CACFP training as needed to maintain knowledge and compliance.
• Organizational Improvement - Contribute to improving organizational performance by suggesting areas for improvement, implementing new procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussions. Collaborate with the classroom lead to maintain budget targets by recommending efficient staffing structures, purchases, and process improvements.
• Child Development and Care - Work with the team to plan, implement, and communicate activities that support the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of assigned children. Provide responsive, developmentally appropriate care by guiding children's behavior and engagement, setting consistent limits, and encouraging problem-solving.

Supervise and care for children in a child care or classroom setting.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ year of work experience in a related job discipline
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Preferred: First aid certification, child abuse recognition, and knowledge of common childhood diseases

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type