Assistant Teacher Job Opening

Reports to: Lead Teacher

Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt

Summary

The Assistant Teacher is responsible to assist the Lead Teacher while providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for all of the children attending Little Minds Learning Center while staying in accordance with all licensing regulations, policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Center/Daily Operations:

• Assist lead teacher with planning and implementing curriculum per LMLC guidelines and licensing rules;
• Assist in preparing snack for children following USDA guidelines and each child’s dietary limitations;
• Regulate and implement rest periods based on individual child needs and licensing rules;
• Redirect or initiate other measures to control behavior following LMLC policies, licensing rules, and redirection strategies;
• Change diapers as needed following LMLC policies and licensing rules;
• Assist children in potty training when appropriate due to child development principals;
• Help dressing children when needed;
• Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children per child developmental principals;
• Keep daily sheets for each child up to date and organized;
• Communicate with parents daily using the 9 different communication methods LMLC provides;
• Observe and monitor children’s play activities.;
• Organize and participate in recreational activities;
• Sanitize toys per LMLC and licensing policies and organize and store toys in appropriate activity areas;
• Support children’s emotional and social development per child development principals.;
• Set up conferences with parents every three months;
• Arrive to the center on time for your scheduled shift to keep mandated ratios in classrooms correctly;
• Communicate daily with all teachers in your classroom using the daily communication notebook;
• Know the specifics about each child in the classroom you are working in;
• Ensure proper hand washing procedures are followed in the classroom you are working in;;
• Stay within ratio of the classroom 100% of the time;
• Know and adhere to the classroom schedule;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Meet the education requirements as outlined in the Registry or DHS for childcare assistant teacher qualifications;
At least 18 years of age and have satisfactorily completed one non-credit department-approved course in early childhood education or complete the training within six months after assuming the position; OR
At least 18 years of age and have satisfactorily completed one course credit in early childhood education or its equivalent at an institution of higher education or is enrolled in that course within six months after assuming the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds regularly;
• Must be able to sit down on floor to play with children;
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time;
• Must be able to attend work as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

As an Assistant Teacher you will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There can be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and you will have to supervise and provide a safe environment to all children at all times.

Our teachers create and structure their classroom experience and have the ability to manage their schedules with flexibility. To ensure that children receive the premier classroom experience, teachers are provided with a biweekly budget to purchase supplies.

All of our employees have the potential to grow and advance with us as we expand as a company. We offer staff training and development opportunities throughout the year to help further each employee’s education and personal growth as well as enhance the classroom experience.