Assists teachers with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children or adults in a classroom setting; assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.

2. Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher.

3. Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas.

4. Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts.

5. Presents subject matter to children or adults, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing.

6. Leads classroom activities; may confer with parents on children's progress in the absence of the teacher.

7. Assists children or adults, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.

8. May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.

9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

· Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

· Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.

· Child supervision skills.

· Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

· Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.

Conditions of Employment

· Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

· Must work towards and/or maintain current teaching credentials. 1st course must be started within 90 days of date of hire and 1 course completed each year thereafter.

· Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire.

· Must complete the entry level training modules first day of hire.

· Successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and fingerprinting background check.