What are the responsibilities and job description for the UPK Assistant position at Ibero-American Action League, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Services, the Assistant Teacher develops and implements lesson plans in accordance with the children's developmental level.
- Reports directly to the Director of Early Childhood Services.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Ibero staff, staff from related agencies and parents.
- Assists the Head Teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program.
- Assist in performing initial assessment of children to determine child's progress and update educational programs accordingly using the COR.
- Communicates with parents regularly to inform them about children's progress.
- Assists in organizing and maintaining classroom to ensure that it is pleasant, clean and safe.
- Assists in preparing environment to enhance children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.
- Follows Ibero's policies and procedures and NYS regulations.
- Assists in maintaining attendance records, weekly plans and other required documents as assigned.
- Informs the Head Teacher and Director of Early Childhood Services of any parent concern.
- Encourages and helps the children develop a positive self-image in an atmosphere of love and trust and guides children in a positive manner.
- Supervises and ensures the safety of all children.
- Coordinates special activities or field trips.
- Assists with minor cleaning duties as assigned by the Head Teacher or the Preschool Coordinator.
- Reports to the Director of Early Childhood Services any required maintenance and / or repair work in classroom.
- Completes all work in a timely manner.
- Attends scheduled staff meetings, parent meetings, staff training and other center events as assigned.
- Keeps knowledge of children and families confidential.
- Continues to develop professionally.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood Services.
Requirements :
High School Diploma, College degree preferred, with Child Development Associate certification (CDA).
Physical Demands :
The position does require occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 40 lbs. And frequent sitting.
