Assistant teacher
SPANISH FOR FUN! · Durham, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
Reporta a: Maestra principal y director del Centro.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues, fostering a positive and participative work environment.
- Promotes respectful and constructive dialogue with students, parents, and colleagues, enhancing mutual understanding and support.
- Attends to the needs of children and families, always seeking the best educational experience.
- Strategically organizes educational activities and resources to meet educational objectives.
- Fosters an inclusive and respectful classroom climate where all children and adults feel valued.
- Shows empathy towards the emotional needs of children and adults in the school environment.
- Maintains a diplomatic and professional attitude in situations requiring discretion and tact.
- Models and promotes respect towards all individuals within and outside the classroom, fostering an atmosphere of trust and collaboration.
Requirements
- High School Degree + Early Childhood NC Credentials (with at least 18 EC Ed credits) or Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology.
- AAS or AA in Early Childhood Development or Child Development.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English).
- Minimum of 1 year of verifiable experience in early childhood.
- Desirable certification in CPR and first aid.
- Criminal background check through DHHS.
Required Skills
- Fluent communication in Spanish and English.
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Self-motivation, initiative, and capacity to work with minimal supervision.
- Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
- Fostering teamwork and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and families.
- Physical agility: Ability to move easily within the classroom, including kneeling, bending, crawling, running, and jumping to interact with children at their level.
- Active physical interaction: Ability to physically get down to the child’s level, whether sitting on the floor or kneeling, to promote a close and trusting environment.
- Adaptability to movement: Ability to perform rapid and precise movements when necessary to ensure the safety of children, such as assisting during play or in risky situations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the lead teacher in planning and executing educational activities, ensuring they align with SFF! guidelines and policies.
- Manages and supervises classroom activities, promoting a structured and enriching environment.
- Assists in organizing and supervising daily classroom activities, updating attendance records, and reporting incidents to the lead teacher or administrative team.
- Guarantees that all activities comply with DCDEE regulations and SFF! standards.
- Participates actively in planning meetings, training workshops, and school events, contributing with ideas and practical solutions to improve the educational experience.
- Supports event preparation and execution, ensuring the integration and well-being of children and families.
- Maintains classroom safety and hygiene, following SFF! and DCDEE guidelines, keeping the classroom clean, organized, and free from risks.
- Safeguards materials and toys, ensuring they are safe, appropriate, and regularly disinfected.
- Maintains children's hygiene practices, promoting healthy habits like hand washing and organizing belongings.
- Promotes positive interactions among children, helping them develop social skills and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Provides emotional and physical support when needed, respecting each child's individuality and specific needs.