Assistant Teacher

Position Summary :

Aid in the preparation and implementation of a program appropriate for a designated group of young children.

Required Qualifications :

• Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
• Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Requires a Technical Certification and 0-3 years of experience.
• Required certifications and pre-employment verifications : Active Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR, Health Assessment and TB Test, Child Development, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting, Fingerprint Based Background Check.

HCDC will assist in obtaining required certifications within the first 30 days of employment)

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details : Job duties include but are not limited to :

• Engage with the children; teach, change diapers and potty train, lead group and outside time, set up meals, conduct rest time, and lead social play activities.
• Perform light cleaning after activities and meals.
• Uphold and follow all Hiersteiner Child Development Center (HCDC), Kansas Department of Health and Environment childcare licensing, the Child and Adult Federal Food Program regulations, and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of lesson plans, activities, or classroom activities.
• Develop and establish reciprocal relationships with families; greet families on arrival and departure, maintain daily information for each child, and conduct parent / teacher conferences.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment with colleagues and families.
• Remain current on Early Childhood Education trends and best practices.
• Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.