Assistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting Lead Teachers with the care and education of children who are enrolled at the Child Learning Center. This position will assist children in multiple learning environments. The Assistant Teacher reports to the Child Learning Center Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must always supervise children
• Develop children’s emotional, spiritual, physical and social wellbeing
• Must meet the needs of each child in a timely manner
• Relate to the children with courtesy, respect, acceptance and patience
• Teach children social skills by modeling and nurturing good judgment and self-control
• Assist in teaching age-appropriate academic curriculum and encourage learning through play
• Provide personal space for each child
• Maintain engaging, inviting and organized classroom appearance
• Keep counters, closets, cupboards, drawers and room clean and orderly
• Assist in planning, posting, and following classroom monthly activities
• Assist with constructing and following a daily schedule
• Relate to parents in a professional manner, understand and meet their needs and requests