Early Childhood Assistant - infants and toddlers

We're looking for educators who enjoy working with young children.

Summary

Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Works closely with the Lead classroom teachers, and the program director to provide lesson plans by which classes are conducted.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows the instruction of the lead teacher to provide developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from six weeks to five years old. Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach is encouraged when planning curriculum.

• Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.

• With the assistance of the lead and other classroom teachers, plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
• Interacts with parents about a child’s daily activities. Communication with parents is a key component of childcare and strong communication skills are necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, such as (but not limited to): diapering children, preparing classroom for meals, and basic classroom clean up.

Minimum Job Requirements

Assistant Teachers must have a High school diploma, a CDA is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain 4 clearance required to work in a childcare setting: Criminal Background check, Child Abuse clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, and National Sex Offender Registry Clearance.
• Must obtain a physical and a negative TB test
• Must obtain and maintain current adult and pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification

• Must obtain Mandated Reporting Certification
• Must stay current on required Professional Development Courses.