What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Pre-K Assistant Teacher position at BKS of Roswell Inc?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Are you a fun, loving, bubbly teacher who loves to teach/ assist Pre-K? If so, WE NEED YOU! We are looking for an assistant teacher to join our amazing lead we have for the 2024-2025 school year.
General Responsibilities:
- Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs; provides customer service and builds trust
- Comply with BK and all governmental regulations regarding the care of infants
- Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter
- Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of infants
- Arrive to the workplace regularly and on time, follows appropriate call in procedures and is dependable overall
- Complete timely and accurate documentation according to BK and other licensing or regulation requirements
- Assist and accept responsibilities in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
- Use time wisely and take initiative when appropriate
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, Teacher -in- Service Training Days, center events, and parent/customer meetings as required
- Adhere to and act in line with company mission and values at all times
- Provide appropriate role modeling to fellow staff members
- Greet parents at drop off and pick up, as applicable
- Be a supportive and contributing member of the team
- Demonstrate knowledge of BK’s philosophy and curriculum expectations
- Maintain accreditation standards and licensing regulations at all times
- Consistently demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
- Follow the dress code as stated in the Employee Manual
Job Knowledge/Skills: Practical knowledge of early childhood care and education
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Implement effective customer service for children and families
- Understanding of BK policies and governmental regulations regarding the care of infants
- Ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
Program Responsibilities: Assist with planning and implementing curriculum and program materials consistently and appropriately Assist with planning a schedule that incorporates a balance of indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, individual/group and infant initiated/staff initiated activities
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- Maintain positive learning environments
- Accommodate infants with food and/or environmental allergies
- Administer medications to infants as needed, within perimeters of BK’s policy
- Seeks assistance and support when necessary and provides assistance and support when necessary
- Proactive in implementing best practices to the program
- Engage in professional development
- Participate in impromptu and scheduled safety drills
Classroom Responsibilities: Insure that classroom is safe at all times; conducting appropriate safety checks when needed
- Maintain and insure appropriate head count of infants at all times
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and seeks additional responsibility when appropriate
- Insure that classroom set up allows for ease of supervision and makes appropriate changes when necessary
- Perform appropriate housekeeping activities that will insure health and safety to children (ex: wiping spills, clearing debris, maintaining a neat environment, etc.)
- Wipe infant’s faces and noses to keep a hygienic environment
Team and Family Interactions: Approach issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner
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- Share ideas and information; research appropriate information
- Emphasize the positive, communicate concerns in a timely fashion
- Viewed as a team player and act as a role model to team members
- Focus on solving problems and think out ideas that may be best for infants and families
- Support decisions and acts as a resource to others
- Genuinely cares about and relates to all kinds of people constructively
- May be called upon for off-site activities related to team building with co-workers
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed in the community on field trips.
- Must be able to lift up 30 lbs. and stand for up to 95% of the day
- Assume posture at low levels, stoop, sit on floor and bend down numerous times per day
- Agility to move from seated to standing position quickly to respond to infant’s needs
- Perform all activities with infant for prolonged periods
- Can perform all duties both indoors and outdoors
- Possess acceptable hearing and vision capabilities in order to monitor wellbeing of infant
- Work hours may vary to accommodate needs of infant and families
REQUIREMENTS: 1-2 year experience Meets experience criteria required by the state
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Educational Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent * CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
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Educational Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent * CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Meets education criteria required by the state
- 24 units of ECE or CDA preferred
Key Competencies: Creativity Planning
- * Patience
- Approachability
- Customer Focus
- Compassion
- Informing
- Listening
- Integrity and Trust
Salary : $14 - $17
