Assistant Teacher

Qualifications

Vocational / Technical Degree in Certificate (TCC) in a related field, preferably in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) concentration, In lieu of a Technical College Certificate (TCC) a valid, current Child Development Associate (CDA) or a valid, current Paraprofessional Certificate with 2 additional years experience.

Work Experience

• 2+ years Assisting or teaching a group of young children in a child care setting

Essential Functions

• PROMOTES A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT: Promotes a positive environment for children, families and staff. Treats all children, families and staff members with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Maintain appropriate communication with staff, children and families at all times. Maintain an open, warm and very professional relationship with all families.
• KNOWS ALL HEALTH AND EMERGENCY POLICIES: Knows all health and emergency policies of the program and is ready to implement them if necessary.
• EXHIBITS PROFICIENT KNOWLEDGE IN EARLY CARE AND LEARNING: Exhibits proficient knowledge in early care and learning theories, activities and policies. Exhibits knowledge in child development theories and practices. Exhibits knowledge in safe and appropriate activites for children. Exhibits knowledge in relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.
• ENSURES A SAFE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT: Ensures safety and security of students while providing a clean environment. Ensures safety of all children in assistant's care. Maintains a clean child center environment both inside the center and outside. Encourages and instructs children in personal hygiene and group health practices. Report any suspect child abuse to supervisor.