Assistant Teacher

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood program Demonstrated ability or requisite personal qualities to work well with children and adults Actively enrolled in an AA or CDA program

Place children as the first priority

Family Relationships Establish and maintain regular 2-way communication Learn about children's individual needs to ensure a smooth transition between home and school Emotional Support Create an emotional connection with students and among students with warmth, respect, and enjoyment communicated by verbal and nonverbal interactions (positive environment) Avoid negativity in the classroom (negative environment) Exercise awareness of and responsivity to students' academic and emotional needs by providing comfort, reassurance, and encouragement (teacher sensitivity) Interact with students in classroom activities and place an emphasis on students' interests, motivations, and points of view and encourage students responsibility and autonomy (regard for student perspectives) Classroom Organization Provide clear behavioral expectations and use effective methods to prevent and redirect misbehavior (behavior management) Manage instructional time and routines and provide activities for students so that they have the opportunity to be involved in learning activities (productivity) Maximize students' interest, engagement, and ability to learn from lessons and activities (instructional learning formats) Instructional Support Use instructional discussions and activities to promote students' higher-order thinking skills and cognition and focus on understanding rather than on rote instruction (concept development) Provide feedback that expands learning and understanding and encourages continued participation (quality of feedback) Focus on the quality and amount of use of language-stimulation and language-facilitation techniques (language modeling) Harmonious Classroom Support children as they practice social skills and build friendships Counter potential bias and discrimination by treating children with equal respect and consideration Provides models and visual images of adult roles, differing abilities, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds Assist lead teacher with designing enriched learning environments Curriculum Support teachers in the implementation of activities that support the social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of children Engage in children's physical and cognitive play and ask open-ended questions to challenge a child's problem-solving abilities and language acquisition Plan and implement 1outdoor activities Health, Safety, and Emergency Procedures Supervise children by positioning self to hear and see children at all times (refer to child supervision policies and procedures) Complete First Aid/CPR training in order to perform critical life-saving measures, when necessary Gain a thorough knowledge of and follow risk management plans Check children for signs of illness or accidents Dispense medication according to procedures Follow all HWCEC and DHS policies and procedures Other Assist lead teacher with ensuring classroom meets Environmental Rating Scale Assist with laundry, classroom cleanliness, and equipment sanitization Records daily attendance Records food records, serves children and models during meal times Promotes teamwork and shows respect for team members Complete other duties as assigned by Team Lead or member of leadership team Work Ethic and Professional Responsibilities Attend scheduled team meetings Acquire at least 25 hours of professional development annually Learn Environmental Rating Scale and GOLD Assessment Maintain professional appearance Meet program requirements for attendance Maintain professional composure during a busy working day Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment background checks, drug screens and reference checks.