Assistant Teacher Flexible Hours

• Assist in delivering quality classroom experiences by ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
• Assist in implementing appropriate lessons plans in accordance with the Seedlings curriculum, and striving to continually meet the highest standards of excellence in quality childcare and education.

• Encourage a partnering relationship with parents to work as a team for the benefit of the child; inform parents of any information relating to their children, behavior, and development as needed.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to parents by going above and beyond, including assisting parents during arrival and departure and addressing any other questions and concerns promptly and effectively.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in observing and assessing students for creating and maintaining individual profiles, portfolios and parent conferences, and adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Maintain interaction with children at all times during small and whole group interactive learning.
• Implement a philosophy of positive reinforcement and redirection of children’s behavior, in accordance with the company’s Discipline of Children policy.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment and follow all safety procedures at all times.

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Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· Child Development Associate (CDA), Group Teacher, or Associates Degree in education or related field; Bachelors Degree in education or related field is preferred.

· Minimum of one (1) year of child care experience, classroom experience preferred.