Assistant Teachers, as members of the classrooms teaching team, help ensure that each childs developmental needs are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities based on child assessment data. Participate in ongoing child assessment, using tools provided by the agency. Assist with completing all required family and progress reports Assist in maintaining a stimulating and nurturing classroom environment. Help to organize and maintain classroom order, equipment and materials. Help to organize and maintain center equipment and materials. Supervise, monitor, and interact with children throughout the day, maintaining their safety. Develop warm nurturing relationships with all children. Assist in the implementation of licensing and accreditation requirements. Refer concerns expressed by families to appropriate teacher and share observations regarding parent-child interactions. With the Teacher and Lead Teacher, communicate with families through daily contact, bi-weekly reports, newsletters, etc. and maintain documentation of all communication. Communicate daily with Lead Teacher regarding activities, incidents and concerns. Develop/complete annual Professional Development Plan. Help complete goals of annual classroom Action Plan. Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training and supervision as required. Help organize and attend Center parent meetings and other Center events. Actively participate in Team, curriculum and other classroom meetings. Assist in food preparation and clean up, participate in mealtimes. Follow all agency policies and procedures and document as required. Willingness to work a flexible schedule. All other assigned duties.

Reports to: Lead Teacher

•This is a full-year, full-time position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. 8 hour workday, with one hour unpaid break. Shift could change based on program needs. This is a physically active position.