What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Little Learners Children's Center?
Little Learners Children's Center
Assistant Teacher Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director and/or Head Teacher and/or Classroom Teacher
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide Support to Classroom Teacher to ensure a safe and consistent youth development environment.
KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
- Work as a team member with the teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole
- Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
- Provide input for bi-annual assessment of children's development
- Write daily notes in smartcare
- Give input and help create child portfolios
- Assist in lesson and material preparation
- Maintain daily open communication with parents
- Keep accident reports and maintain anecdotal records
- Maintain confidentiality
- Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
- Clean and arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
- Attend inservice and staff meetings
- Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and timesheets.
- Meet all applicable licensing regulations
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Must meet State of CT requirements as childcare center worker
- Must be CPR/First Aid Certified
- Formal Education in Early Childhood Education Preferred
- Ongoing professional development in the field of child development required
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate organizational abilities
- Ability to build rapport with families and community members
- Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- head teacher certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
