Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description : SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Assistant Teacher / Teachers Aide must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children full time in an early childhood classroom.

The Assistant Teacher / Teacher Aide must meet the Department of Education and Department of Health qualifications as specified in its policy manual.

The Assistant Teacher / Aide reports directly to the Executive Director and or the Education Director.

The Starrett Early Centers Assistant Teacher / Aide role requires an independent learner who is, detail oriented, efficient, analytical, and reliable.

This role requires someone who can manage multi-tasking on various levels. He or she must be able to follow and execute multi-step directions.

Under the classroom supervision of the Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher / Teachers Aide will be responsible for working within the framework of Starrett Early Learning Center to carry out its functions, policies and procedures.

The Assistant Teacher / Teachers Aide will provide direct support as deemed pertinent to the Lead teacher in all instructional components and curriculum implementation.

The Assistant Teacher / Teachers Aide will serve as a role model in the classroom for students.

He or she will be responsible to grow professionally and maintain an active study plan.

The Assistant Teacher / Teachers Aide will work to maintain a positive professional relationship with parents and guardians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

tThe Assistant Teacher / Aide must be able to work collaboratively within a team.

tHe / She will possess effective classroom management and demonstrate a strong ability to manage time and adhere to deadlines.

t He or should also demonstrate leadership skills, be able to multitask and take initiative.

tThe Assistant Teacher / Aide must complete mandatory 2 hours of training in child abuse maltreatment, identification, reporting and prevention.

In addition, must complete a minimum of 15 hours of training each year in subjects related to child health, safety, supervision and early childhood development.

tThe Assistant Teacher / Aide is responsible to assist the Education Director in making sure Starrett Early Learning Center is clean, safe and in compliance to Department of Health regulations on a daily basis.

tThe Assistant Teacher / Aide Teacher is responsible to ensure safety, direct supervision of students, cleanliness and organization in maintained in the classroom at all times.

tThe Assistant Teacher / Aide will assist in developing a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of childrenREQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES :

To be successful, Assistant Teacher / Aide an employee must maintain confidential information regarding the personal history of employee records.

Should possess the following skills :

tAbility to identify gaps and create improvements

tTeamwork and Collaboration

tTask Management

tCommunicate effectively and clearly

tTime management

tTechnology : Computer, Word, Excel, Microsoft

tWillingness to be flexible

tClassroom management

EDUCATION / WORK REQUIREMENTS :

tTeacher Aides must have a minimum of High School Diploma or GED. Associate Degree in Early Childhood preferred NYC Assistant Teacher Certification preferred Must be willing to be on a study plan to obtain NYS Assistant Teacher Certification or AA Degree, if applicable

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use discretion and exhibit high level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$25,001.00 - $35,000.00 Annually