Assistant Preschool Teacher and / or Childcare Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We are in search of a fun loving, energetic, reliable person to care for and educate our amazing children. This person would be responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating and implementing the curriculum and overseeing the day-to-day activities in the classroom. We want to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. We also want someone who is skilled and comfortable communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children.

Duties

• Curriculum Support – Demonstrate familiarity with the curriculum, methods, procedures, schedules and resources used in the classroom.Follow teacher cues and adapt to various teaching styles and classroom routines.In the absence of the lead teacher, assistant will assume responsibility for classroom management and implementation of lesson plans.
• Child Centered Learning – Support activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem-solving tailored to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Classroom Supervision – Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and stimulating environment.Supervise children in the classroom and provide a supportive environment for appropriate individual and group discipline.
• Classroom Support – Support the teacher with preparing, organizing and maintaining classroom areas, materials and equipment, including cleaning, food preparation, copying, filing papers and setting up bulletin boards and displays.
• Positive Child Interactions – Interacts with children in a warm, calm and unhurried manner to support their emotional and developmental needs.Communicate with children in an effective and age-appropriate manner, including using an appropriate tone of voice.
• Parental Peer Communication – Interact with parents with respect, maintain open communication and encourage their involvement to support their child’s development.Collaborate effectively with co-workers, communicate respectfully with others and address conflicts maturely.
• Confidentiality and Reporting – Uphold confidentiality in all interactions with children, parents and co-workers.Provide the teacher with pertinent information about students while refraining from interrupting classroom activities to discuss students in detail during instruction time.
• Health and Safety – Maintain a safe a clean environment, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring that the child’s physical, emotional and social well-being is always prioritized.Ensure that the general health, nutrition and safety of the children are maintained by keeping certifications up to date (CPR, First Aid, clock hours) and following health guidelines.
• Miscellaneous Duties – Perform additional duties as assigned by the teacher and Director

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Benefits