Assistant Teacher

Job Type: Full-Time

Purpose of the Position

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for working with the Lead Teacher to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with center policies, procedures, and licensing requirements.

Scope

The Assistant Teacher will be respectful of children, parents, and other staff members and will project a positive attitude at all times. The Assistant Teacher will also help to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and well maintained by reporting any needed repairs. The Assistant Teacher will fulfill the Lead Teacher responsibilities when the Lead Teacher is absent.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing a developmentally appropriate program for young children. The Assistant Teacher may also be responsible for planning a portion of the program or other activities by the direction of the Lead Teacher.

  • Prepare materials for activities planned by the Lead Teacher.
  • Ensure equipment and the facility are well maintained and safe at all times.
  • Follow policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies.
  • Be familiar with and able to follow emergency procedures

Supervise children in the classroom.

  • Ensure children are supervised at all times
  • Build children’s self-esteem/confidence
  • Comfort children
  • Provide positive guidance while following established routines
  • Implement positive discipline when required
  • Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
  • Share observations concerning students’ progress with the Lead Teacher
  • Assist with the integration of special needs children in a positive and respectful manner

Communicate with parents and members of the community

  • Be able to answer parents’ questions concerning their child’s day at Sunflower
  • Participate in center fundraising and other activities
  • Promote literacy and early education

Maintain program administration

  • Complete all required forms, such as incident reports, medication authorizations, etc.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
  • Register and attend educational sessions as required by state licensing
  • Regularly attend monthly staff meetings
  • Assist with Center projects and activities

Perform other related duties as required including cleaning, opening, and closing procedures.

Reporting

This position reports to the classroom Lead Teacher; in their absence to the Assistant Director, and the Executive Director. This position helps the Lead Teacher supervise the classroom’s Teacher Aides.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Assistant Teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and will spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. The Assistant Teacher will be expected to assist with cleaning and maintaining equipment and the facility. The Assistant Teacher will come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff, and themselves.

Environmental Conditions

The Assistant Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Assistant Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.

Sensory Demands

The Assistant Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

Mental Demands

Caring for children can be stressful. The Assistant Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Assistant Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

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