What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher position at The Child and Family Network Centers?

Job Description

Summary

The Teaching Assistant is a supporter of our mission to provide the highest quality early childhood education for all children. They are : responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe environment at all times in the classroom; an early childhood teacher for children of all abilities; an assertive and effective communicator; a willing collaborator and teammate; and a continuous learner. The Teaching Assistant reports to their lead teacher and the Director of Programs.

Duties

Core Responsibilities and Related Duties :

Health and Safety : Maintains a clean and sanitary classroom environment; follows NAEYC and Virginia licensing standards for sanitation and cleanliness throughout the school day
Child Development and Learning in Context : understands basic child development; supports the learning of children through completing the following :

oParticipates in weekly teaching team meetings

oAssists with material and activity preparation and implementation

oFollows curricular decisions made by team

oFollows and supports implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans

oMaintains a safe and appropriate environment for all children

oAssists in meeting the daily care needs of children (e.g. diapering / toileting, feeding, medication administration, etc.)

oImplements techniques and strategies as recommended by therapists, and requests additional support or instruction as needed

oSupervises groups of 5-10 children

oEngages playfully with all children under the guidance of the lead teacher and teacher

Assessment : assists with ongoing assessment of children through data collection as instructed by lead teacher

Professionalism : adheres to program policies and procedures; works to ensure the health and safety of each child; helps to ensure all licensing and NAEYC quality standards are upheld at all times; receives and implements feedback and coaching from classroom team and Teacher Supervisor; maintains professional, open, and direct communication and interactions with teaching team and other staff, administrators, families / caregivers, outside providers, volunteers, interns, etc.; ensures that confidentiality of all children and families is maintained; maintains a professional appearance including appropriate dress and grooming; demonstrates teamwork, cooperation, and a willingness to continually reflect and learn

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

High School diploma required

CDA (or willing to work toward by the end of their first year)

Experience in a child care facility, school, or program

Fluency in Spanish

Nice To Haves

MAT certified (or willing to become certified)

Certified in CPR and First Aid (or willing to become certified)

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off ( federal holidays and offices closed during Christmas and Spring breaks as well as PTO and Sick time)

Life insurance

Free Professional Development and team coaching

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) savings and investment plan

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