Assistant Teacher

Overview of general responsibilities

As a member of the teaching team, work with the Lead Teacher to create a warm, welcoming, developmentally appropriate environment for a designated age group. Assist the teaching team in creating age-appropriate activities and lessons that support a child’s natural curiosity to learn. Participate in guiding children’s behavior in a positive manner and assist the teaching team in daily classroom routines.

Specific responsibilities

• Arrive 5 minutes prior to the shift and be prepared to start your workday on time.
• Be familiar with and follow the Rules and Regulations set by the New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Bureau.
• Complete the requirements for an Assistant Teacher position according to the New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Bureau; fingerprinting, background check, orientation, etc.
• Participate in general upkeep and tidiness of the classroom.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing dishes and toys, sanitizing, and other cleaning tasks.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, coworkers, children, and families.
• Interact with children, families, and staff in a positive, respectful, friendly, and caring manner.
• Encourage children to develop self-help skills that are appropriate to their age.
• Become familiar with the center routine and ensure that it is followed, including known allergies, medications, etc. for children and staff.
• Collect and enter a minimum of 1 observation per child per week into Procare, and share with parents.
• Maintain classroom arrangement that is attractive, well-organized, and has functional arrangements for children to use.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Ensure all written and verbal communication is approved through the Lead teacher.
• Complete needed daily reports and incident reports and has them signed by Lead Teacher on the day of the incident.
• Communicate with the Lead teacher on all accidents and illnesses.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service days.
• Signs in/out on Procare each time a classroom is entered or left for coverage.
• Welcome children & parents upon arrival and departure with a smile.
• Adhere to all policies within the Woodrow Fitness employee handbook and the Woodrow Fitness Safety Protocols.
• Safeguard the well-being of children at all times, including regular head counts.
• Provide guidance and re-direction when required; emphasize positive reinforcement; illustrate proper behavior/skills.
• Keep up to date with training hours required according to NH licensing.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Will work under the direct supervision of at least a teacher-qualified FitKids employee.
• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Meet NH licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Physical Demands

• Safely lift small children up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, and kneel to children’s level.
• Ability to sit on the floor with children.
• Tolerance of loud noise.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.
• Ability to withstand strong odors.