Private Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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 BKs 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

• Maintain positive learning environments
• Accommodate infants with food and / or environmental allergies
• Administer medications to infants as needed, within perimeters of BKs 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 infants 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

• 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 infants 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

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