What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher Assistant position at The Salvation Army?
Overview
Location : The Right Place Early Learning Center (Hartford, CT)
FLSA Status : Non-exempt, Full-time
Hours Per Week : 27.5
Schedule : Monday-Friday, 5.5 hours per day
Scope & Purpose of Position : To assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a stimulating program of activities that contribute to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of young children.
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Responsibilities
- Actively participate in all required meetings, including but not limited to orientation, team meetings, parent groups, and training sessions.
- Adhere to all classroom procedures without the Lead / Head Teacher.
- Assist in classroom management and administer children’s activities. This includes engaging in ongoing teacher-parent meetings and assisting with center, department, and agency tasks and activities.
- Assist with all paperwork that may arise in the classroom, including but not limited to attendance, nutrition, lesson plans, daily health checks, fire drill records, narratives, and daily notes.
- Assist with planning and implementing curricula that address children's individual and group needs.
- Contribute to agency cohesiveness by maintaining collaborative and team-oriented relationships.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate program needs.
- Maintain appropriate business attire, manners, and environment reflective of professional standards.
- Monitor and maintain the classroom environment, including cleanliness, organization, minor repairs, and health and safety components.
- Observe and record physical and behavioral observations of children daily and assist with progress reports and goals.
- Provides cooperation and assistance in obtaining and maintaining NAEYC accreditation standards.
- Responsible for understanding personnel policies and procedures outlined in the staff and agency handbooks.
Qualifications
T he Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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