What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Each One Teach One Learning Center?
LEAD TEACHER
Qualifications
Associate Arts degree in Early Childhood / Child Development and at least three years of full-time teaching experience with young children and / or a CDA.
High School Diploma and a combination of education and experience which, in the judgment of the Director and the screening committee is equivalent to the above; or adequate to fulfill the requirement of the responsibilities to be assumed.
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Duties
Daily
Oversee and participate in caring for the children’s well-being and safety.
Direct learning and circle activities for assigned group of children.
Use effective transition times to minimize waiting.
Provide activities which stimulate the development of age-appropriate skills, including communication, reading, writing and math readiness, art experience, cognitive, fine, and gross motor development.
Follow lesson plan.
Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement for children.
Provide appropriate behavior management techniques when necessary.
Report to director any persistent problems with children or staff requiring intervention; arrange conference with director, parent and / or staff member.
Supervise classroom, playroom and playground.
Direct good health practices (hand washing, toileting) and demonstrate Universal Precautions throughout the day.
Administer first aid as needed.
Make written record of accidents / incidents.
Inform parents of news, field trips, or special occurrences, interacting as needed.
Communicate and work collaboratively with director and other staff members.
Collaborate with families and early childhood professionals through interagency agreements.
Assist in assigning duties to classroom aides.
Assist practicum students by involving them appropriately with children.
Maintain tidiness of tidiness of the preschool.
Supports and participates in the inclusion of children with special needs.
Assist children at lunch, as needed.
Maintain positive rapport and working relationship with families.
Supports and participates in research.
Maintain current portfolios / assessment for each child.
Maintain classroom portfolios.
Weekly
Plan and organize daily lessons (one week in advance for Director / Assistant Director review).
Plan and organize learning centers in collaboration with staff (one week in advance for director’s review).
Check out and accept responsibility for library materials.
Create and maintain written record of child’s development, progress, activities or areas special concern through development of portfolios.
Evaluate the need for and initiate family conferences.
Plan duties for assistant break schedules.
Post information for families.
Use letterpress, laminator and projector.
Shop for supplies as needed for planned activities.
Maintain inventory of supplies needed. This includes instructive, snack and first aid supplies.
Restock supplies after delivery.
Participate in weekly head staff meetings.
Monthly
Provide in serving for staff in area of specific expertise.
Assist director in planning and facilitating monthly staff meeting and training.
Collaborate with director, families, and staff in selecting topics for family meetings.
Maintain bulletin boards according to themes and display current samples of children’s work.
Conduct emergency drills and record procedures.
Plan for special events.
Attend monthly all-staff meetings; if absent, employee must obtain training information promptly upon return.
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