Part-Time Infant Community Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Job Title : Part-Time Nido Community Assistant Teacher

Department : Nido Community

Reports To : Lower School Director

Employee Classification : Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range : $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Daily Schedule : Monday-Friday 11 : 30am-4 : 30pm (with a 30 minute break)

Job Summary

The Part-Time Nido Community Support works in our infant classroom environments alongside the Nido Community Support team, assisting our 3 Nido classrooms. As a Nido Community Support team member, one has to be especially patient and compassionate. Under the guidance of the classroom teachers, it is important to maintain an open, loving, and cooperative environment for the Nido community and staff. The ideal candidate loves this stage in development and can assist the students with their most personal needs, such as diapering, feeding, washing, and dressing.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Help maintain the prepared environment according to the specifics provided by the school and lead teacher.
• Engage with the students and meet the needs of each child enrolled in the classroom.
• Communicate with the children using language and tone of voice that is authentic, natural, and, most importantly, kind.
• Promote feelings of security and trust in Nido by encouraging and supporting them when necessary through activities.
• Seek balance when supporting Nido : Avoid over-assisting or abandonment while children are practicing new skills (dressing, putting on shoes, face washing, nose wiping, etc.). Remember, the credo should be help me help myself to learn to do it well. Ensure the children are clean and well cared for regarding diapering, feeding, handwashing, and mucus.
• Respond quickly and in a soothing fashion to distressed infants and ensure that they are comforted immediately.
• Follow the children and the classroom's energy to determine the students' needs.
• Be available, present, and focused on the children during daily transitions (i.e., work cycle, walks, outside time, lunch, and naps).
• Perform cleaning and maintenance necessary to keep the classroom and common spaces clean, beautiful, and safe.
• Maintain a positive work environment among all staff that is professional, kind, and inclusive.
• Support classroom staff lunch breaks.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Part-time, temporary and substitute employees will also accrue PTO during the school year at a rate of 1 hour of PTO per every 30 hours actually worked.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration / citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MACs Compliance Coordinator. More information is available on our website.

Salary : $19 - $21