Associate Teacher.
About the role
The Associate Teacher works under the direction of the Lead Teacher in meeting the care, developmental and educational needs for a group of children. They work with all staff to create a warm, caring, and safe environment for the care of young children. The role involves planning and implementing the curriculum, guiding children’s behavior, communicating with parents, recording children’s developmental progress, and supervising part-time staff.
Responsibilities
Curriculum and Teaching: Articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals. Assists with well-rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment. Assists with developing a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children. Assists with planning curriculum based on the needs and interests and individual development of children. Assists with adapting programming to meet the needs of individual children and families. Interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play. Supports activities a manner that will facilitate children’s enjoyment of activities and learning.
Classroom Management: Assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well-organized classroom, assuring arrangements are functional for children’s use and encourage creativity and exploration. Assists with transitions from home to school. Maintains awareness of the whereabouts of each child. Assists with establishing behavior guidelines and follows through with appropriate expectations for children’s behavior. Provides guidance and re-direction when required; uses techniques of positive guidance. Enables children to resolve their own conflicts. Models and teaches developmentally appropriate behavior and skills. Assists with creating an environment where children can feel safe and secure throughout the day. Responds to observed needs for attention, reassurance, etc. Assists children in managing their feelings positively.
Health and Safety: Ensures the safety and well-being of children at all times. Implements the health policies of the Center, including good hygiene such as hand washing, toileting and diapering procedures. Reports accidents and injuries to parents, Lead Teacher and Director, and administers first aid as needed. Ensures children are dressed appropriately for health and safety. Dispenses and stores medications in accordance with Center policies.
Family Relationships: Maintains confidentiality of information about children and families. Communicates with families to share information about daily activities. Provides suggestions in response to families’ requests or concerns. Participates in conducting regular family conferences. Communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters, and written notes and other means. Assists in arranging events and activities for children and families.
Center-wide Responsibility: Provides assistance to other classrooms as necessary. Collaborates with other classrooms on activities and events. Assists in maintaining shared spaces. Participates in the maintenance of equipment and supplies and informs the Lead Teacher or office of needs. Participates in standing and ad-hoc center committees. Pursues on-going professional development. Works with other staff members on center development and on resolution of center issues.
Additional Responsibilities: Assists with supervising temporary staff and volunteers. Participates in regular team meetings. Assumes the role of Lead teacher in their absence. Coordinates meal and snack preparation, ensuring children have adequate nutritious food. Models good eating habits and manners and promotes a relaxing mealtime environment.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 9 credits in Early Childhood Education.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$30.99
Schedule
Monday-Friday