Assistant Teacher

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

Requirements

• Technical College Early Childhood Education Certificate or enrolled in an Early Childhood Educational Program
• Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) 
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a childcare setting
• Complete all required annual training

Nice to Have

Energetic

Creative

Talkative (children learn to speak when you are actively communicating with them)

Engaging

Adaptable

Infant / Child CPR & First Aid