PURPOSE: Under the guidance of a Lead Teacher, to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Provide warmth and nurture children, to build an awareness and respect for each individual child and their developmental needs. Maintain positive relationships with families, children, colleagues, and supervisors. To support lead teacher all functions and responsibilities of classroom management.

The pay range for this position is $17-$20/hr and included 100% medical, dental, and vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interact with children frequently, affectionately, and respectfully at all times. Promote positive social skills and redirect inappropriate behaviors using positive discipline techniques.

2. Create positive relationships with parents/guardians, share anecdotes about children’s days. Be able to listen to parent concerns in a supportive manner, and direct them to lead teacher or supervisor to address.

3. Engage children throughout the day in conversation, looking for opportunities for expand learning and take advantage of teachable moments.

4. Observe and record informal child observations in support of the Lead Teacher in emergent curriculum lesson planning.

1. Ensure center policies and procedures and well as licensing guidelines are being followed at all times.
2. Attend regular in-services/staff meetings.
3. To prepare and maintain a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean and appealing and permits the child to grow and explore.
4. Proactively work to resolve issues and concerns. Assume a fair share of classroom responsibilities. Demonstrate initiative, looking for ways to be helpful and supportive to the co-workers, children, and families.
5. Take responsibility for actions. Give and receive feedback with respect and a willingness to make suggested changes for professional growth.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Assistant teacher reports directly to Site Director.
2. Assistant teacher will be mentored and coached by Lead Teacher.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education
   1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent
   2. Must meet state requirements for training/education.
   3. College level ECE coursework preferred.
2. Experience
   1. Previous experience working with children. Previous experience in a childcare setting preferred.
   2. Must be 18 years of age.
3. Physical Demands
   1. Must follow state, federal and company guidelines regarding immunizations, required health and safety training and practices.
   2. Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements. Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
   3. Demonstrate full range of motion to life, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in all school activities.
   4. Frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds. Occasionally lift, move, or hold weight up to 40 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential functions and responsibilities. Qualified applicants or employees with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

All Application will be required to be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 as outlined in the state mandate.