Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

**This is a salaried position, however, it is broken down to an hourly rate for ease of understanding.

The Assistant Teacher’s primary responsibilities are to assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the philosophy and curriculum with the class.  In addition, the Assistant Teacher will implement Lupine Lane’s literacy and mathematics materials and supplies with children.  They are to spend time conducting small group and individual lessons and activities with children.

Philosophy and Curriculum 

• Utilize the Lead Teacher’s Topic Studies and Weekly Intentions to assist Lead Teacher in preparation.
• Be familiar with the trajectory the Lead Teacher establishes.
• Develop literacy and math lessons that embody LL’s philosophy and curriculum.
• Complete, post and email Monthly Intentions completed by the 1st of each month.
• Ensure classroom materials, supplies and teaching are developmentally appropriate.
• Challenge children with stimulating interactions and materials.
• Deliver information in an accessible and engaging manner.
• Use technology in an intentional and pedagogical context.

Physical Environment

• Assist the lead teacher in creating and maintaining a welcoming and stimulating classroom.
• Ensure that the classroom allows for proper supervision and engagement.
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness daily.
• Be resourceful and respectful with school materials and supplies.
• Maintain common area organization.
• Ensure the classroom reflects evidence of learning.

Interactions with Children

• Able to lift 35 pounds.
• Exhibit mutual respect with children.
• Use developmentally appropriate interactions with children.
• Welcome each child upon arrival.
• Adhere to positive discipline policy.
• Use a pleasant tone and mild manner.
• Complete administrative work when children are not present.

Interactions with Families 

• Warmly greet families.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Work as a team with families to promote the child’s best interests.