Assistant Teacher

St. Luke's Children's Center
Oklahoma City, OK, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

S / he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff.

Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

  • The Center's operating hours are M- F from 6 : 30AM - 6 : 00PM
  • High school diploma / GED required (summer positions available for 16 and older)
  • 6 months to a 1 year of teaching experience preferred ( willing to train)
  • An understanding of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
  • Must be able to pass a Oklahoma State required finger print / background check
  • Must meet Oklahoma State requirements for annual education and additional center requirements

Duties

  • Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
  • Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
  • Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
  • Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
  • Follow all center policies and state regulations.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Must be able to assume frequent positions including crawling, bending and kneeling at least 50% of the scheduled work time.

Must be able to lift children, engage in floor activities, singing, and playing indoors / outdoors.

Benefits

St. Luke's offers a generous benefits package including competitive salary, career path opportunities, extensive health benefits, paid trainings, and 403(b) pension plan.

29 days ago
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