What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher, Child Development Center position at Berry College?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Charter School of Education and Human Sciences at Berry College invites applications for an Assistant Teacher at the Berry College Child Development Center (CDC). The CDC seeks an enthusiastic, kind, patient, and compassionate educator committed to fostering a robust, safe, and supportive learning environment for all CDC students.
The Berry College Child Development Center is a private, tuition-based laboratory school under the governance of the Berry College Charter School of Education and Human Sciences. Licensed by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, the CDC combines the remarkable resources of Berry College with talented faculty and staff to provide an outstanding example of best practices for preschool education. The result is a thriving community of young learners ages three to five. The undergraduate college students, faculty, staff, and administrators are all dedicated to the education of the head, heart, and hands.
The Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in the preschool classroom with all areas of instruction: planning, organizing materials, and small group instruction. This individual will maintain records related to state licensing requirements. The Assistant Teacher supervises children at free play and instructional times. The Assistant Teacher is expected to communicate effectively with families, maintaining essential confidentiality. This individual will also train and supervise student workers. This is a 12-month, 40-hour-per-week hourly position (July - June) with benefits. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with four and five-year-olds, understand how they learn, and be dedicated to creating a nurturing learning atmosphere for every child.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, training in early childhood/ elementary education, and a minimum of two years of previous experience working in an early childhood setting.
Preferred Qualifications: An associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood / elementary education or a related field and three or more years of previous experience working in an early childhood setting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to Berry's mission and values; a resume, a statement describing their commitment to inclusive teaching and learning; copies of transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is mid to late April 2025. Persons applying for employment with Berry College will be required to submit a full background check. Berry College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups.
