Early Child Education Assistant Teacher

Duties

• Literacy lesson planning and assessment
• Maintaining required paperwork
• Maintaining learning environment in compliance with accreditation and licensing standards
• Managing children’s behaviors through positive guidance that is developmentally appropriate
• Collaborating with teachers throughout the facility
• Facilitating learning through curriculum, including nature experiences
• Mentoring UWEC and CVTC student assistants, practicum students, interns, and other adult learners
• Communicating with families, staff, and administration
• Serving as a teacher in various classrooms for a limited period; summer, substitute teaching when necessary, teaching on days when 4K is not in session

Key Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and classroom coordination and organization for a early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom
• Updates and organizes individualized and developmental educational plans for children
• Aids in basic technical and administrative classroom support
• Documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations

Required Qualifications

• Entry level coursework required by the Department of Children and Families
• 6 months of experiences working with young children
• Ability to work with multiple personalities in a supportive role
• Flexibility to work with multiple age groups

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in Education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Regular hours to be determined based on departmental needs.

Benefits

Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.