Assistant TeacherDiscovery Point
Job Summary
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
Job Summary:
The Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher with planning lessons and instructing children in activities according to an approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
Benefits:
Benefits:
- A rewarding job, making an impact in the lives of children
- Curriculum and lesson plans for each classroom are provided
- Develop the skills you need to advance your career
- Weekday hours keep your weekends free!
- Build strong relationships with coworkers and your community
Assistant Teacher Essential Functions Include:
- Works with Lead Teacher in setting up and maintaining the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age appropriate learning environment. Makes the classroom available for tours for prospective families as requested.
- Assists with the preparation of the classroom for daily activities and assists in the clean-up after activities are complete.
- Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic and caring behavior, while guiding them in a positive manner and teaching them to respect themselves and others.
- Supervises the children as required by the Center and state regulations and according to the lesson plans; functions as the lead teacher in the absence of Lead teacher when needed. .
- Maintains confidentiality of all information on the children and their families.
- Reports suspected child abuse or neglect as mandated by state regulations.
- Performs other duties as requested by the Lead Teacher or Director/Owner. May work in other classrooms other than the one usually assigned.
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism
- Knowledge and understanding of all current applicable child care regulations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to problem solve, manage conflict
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements
- Ability to work flexible schedule consistent with hours of operation, and ability to adapt hours to the needs of the business
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
Qualifications:
- Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
- Knowledge of Early childhood education curriculum.
- Ability to be trained in CPR and Fire Safety
Education required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience required:
- 0 to 6 months in classroom setting
