What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher - Infant and Toddler position at Options For Learning?
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About our organization
Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
About this position
This position supports other teaching staff by planning and implementing the organization's infant and toddler program, based on the High Scope curriculum .
This role is responsible for following organization policies, providing supervision for enrolled children, and maintaining a quality program. The location for this role will be one of the organization's specific sites in the San Gabriel Valley. Assignments will be based on program needs.
What you'll be doing
- Demonstrating an understanding of infant / toddler growth and development;
- Frequently lifting or carrying children up to 45 pounds;
- Preparing and implementing individual daily plans for each child from daily observations;
- Supervising and interacting with children in a positive manner;
- Maintaining a learning environment which reflects the interests and needs of the children enrolled in the program;
- Providing a variety of experiences for infants and toddlers, with an emphasis on active learning;
- Providing a well-supervised, safe and nurturing environment;
- Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents and staff;
- Reading and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures;
- Encouraging language development and respect for language diversity in classroom and community;
- Accomplishing other duties, as assigned, to create and maintain a quality preschool program;
- Working effectively with other team members;
- Actively participating in the annual in-service training;
- Planning or participating in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities, including family nights;
- Providing a clean and sanitary facility (inside and out) on a daily basis, according to Options center-based checklist;
- Promoting full enrollment and participating in recruitment of children as directed;
- Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely basis, according to organization policies and procedures;
- Assisting the site supervisor, teacher and associate teacher as needed;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
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Compensation details : 22.57-27.67 Hourly Wage
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Salary : $23 - $28
