What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT TEACHER position at SCO Family of Services?
Teachers Assistant
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and coordination of the comprehensive education program
- Support the classroom teacher in ensuring that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children
- Support the classroom teacher in providing early learning experiences in social-emotional development, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children
- Assist in planning and implementing individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Assist in developing and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children
- Position themselves strategically in all environments to actively engage children, provide optimal supervision, and facilitate play
- Assist with entering and maintaining classroom and child data
- Regularly meet with classroom teacher and the Education Director to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration
- Identify any developmental concerns for children and share the information with the classroom teacher
- Collaborate with teaching team to complete weekly lesson plans
- Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy
- Develop effective partnerships with families by maintaining open communication and encouraging their input in the educational program
- Participate in reflective supervision with the classroom teacher and/or Education Director
- Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with classroom teacher, and develop individual plans for own professional development
- Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements
- Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Highschool or GED required.
- Early childhood experience preferred
- Ability to participate in and utilize reflective supervision
- Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change
- Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written
- Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize
- Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred
- Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.
- Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services
- Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
- Team player
Salary range:
Varying Credentials - $33,743 to $36,058
SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Salary : $33,743 - $36,058
