Substitute Teacher

he Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher with the overall daily classroom operations. Assistant Teachers are to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They are responsible for the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are aligned with Creative Curriculum, national and state standards.

Essential Functions: Supervision, Health and Safety

o Maintain a clean, safe, organized and appealing classroom environment. o Adhere to all health and safety procedures and policies as outlined by regulatory bodies, to include but not limited to, Easter Seals, state/local agencies and accreditation organizations. o Encourage all children and adults to use appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices. o Keep children within the required sight and sound supervision guidelines as indicated by regulatory bodies. o Be aware of the number of children in your care and maintain staff/child ratios at all times. o Set developmentally appropriate limits for children in accordance with positive guidance standards Staff/Child Interactions. o Interact with children frequently, with care and respect at all times. o Speak to children at their level, giving them your full attention. o Be available and respond promptly and appropriately to children’s needs. o Model and encourage developmentally appropriate social behavior and expectations . o Engage in frequent conversations with children and seek opportunities to expand on their learning Professionalism and Teamwork . o Ensure continuity of care by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance. o Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, professional development days and other location events as instructed. o Assume a fair share of responsibility in the classroom and demonstrate initiative to support meeting the needs of the children, teaching team and classroom. o Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues through professional and respectful communication and collaboration o Protect confidential information of staff and families and treat necessary communications related to such information with sensitivity. o Follow the open door/conflict resolution procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook when addressing concerns. o Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Easter Seals Employee Handbook.

Child Development Operations

Decision Making Authority o Make routine decisions regarding classroom management. o Help create and implement lesson plans in accordance with Creative Curriculum. o Track and assess children’s development using Teaching Strategies Gold as assigned. o Communicate with parents regarding children’s progress using Teaching Strategies Gold. o Support lead teacher to schedule and manage the parent teacher conference process in accordance with center guidelines. o Communicate with a Lead Teacher/Supervisor regarding concerns about a child’s behavior or developmental process in advance of communication with parents.

Job Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

o A minimum of 1 year of professional teaching experience required.

Physical/Health Requirements

o Must satisfactorily complete a physical examination by a doctor to include submission of information regarding immunizations/vaccinations. o Frequently lift, hold and carry children with a range of weight of 10-40 pounds. Occasionally lift and move classroom furniture. o Maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements. o Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple and/or unexpected situations or emergencies