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Job Description

Assists the Teacher in carrying out classroom activities, shares in the responsibility of recordkeeping and providing a safe and healthy learning environment for children.

In the absence of the Teacher Director the Assistant Teacher will assume responsibility for supervising the staff in the classroom.

Employee Benefits:

+ 403b

+ 403b matching

+ Health insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

+ Life Insurance

+ Paid snow days

+ 11 Paid holidays

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in Education or related field with a minimum of 12 credit hours in coursework related to ECE. One year of experience in a preschool setting. A valid NYS driver’s license is required. Willing to attain and maintain Medication Administration Training certification and First Aid/CPR certification.

**Supervisory Responsibilities:** Assumes responsibility for staff supervision in the classroom when the Teacher Director is not available.

Duties/Responsibilities:

**1.** Acts in accordance with the Greater Opportunities Mission Statement and abides by its Standards of Conduct.

**2.** Assists in ensuring the agency meets all federal, state, and local regulations.

**3.** Works within a team to plan and administer a comprehensive program of services.

**4.** Demonstrates a work ethic that recognizes and supports persons of varying socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

**5.** Interacts and communicates effectively with co-workers, customers, and community members in a professional and respectful manner.

**6.** Immediately reports child abuse/maltreatment to New York State Central Registry and appropriate administrative staff.

**7.** Maintains confidentiality of information regarding children, families, staff, and program issues.

**8.** Follows procedure when “calling in” due to illness and for use of other leave.

**9.** Participates in all required meetings and trainings and shares information with colleagues as needed.

**10.** Drives an agency vehicle and transports families as necessary.

Essential Duties:

**1.** Models positive child development practices including appropriate tone of voice, speaking to the children at eye level, and continuously scanning the room for safety.

**2.** Supports and assists with the use of all current and available resources in planning daily activities for children (i.e., Creative Curriculum, Second Step, and all other current required and/or available curriculums).

**3.** Welcomes parents and other visitors to the center. Communicates in a positive manner with parents, community members, and co-workers.

**4.** Helps establish a safe and healthy learning environment in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and New York State Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Licensing Regulations.

**5.** Supports maintaining control of the classroom by implementing clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children.

**6.** Assists the Teacher Director in writing appropriate observational notes for all children and records them in Teaching Strategies GOLD.

**7.** Under the direction of the Teacher Director, works with other Education staff at the center to provide assessment information about each child.

**8.** Assists with establishing Individual Plans for children and lessons.

**9.** Assists with completing all screenings within 45 days of each child’s entry date.

**10.** Documents all contacts with families on the Contact Summary Record.

**11.** Support in maintaining a classroom environment that encourages independence and meets the developmental needs of the children.

**12.** Uses positive guidance and redirection to help children with anger and/or challenging behaviors. Helps children develop decision making and problem-solving skills.

**13.** Regularly meets assigned documentation due dates and requirements.

**14.** Communicates with other center staff to support the smooth running of the center.

**15.** Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

In Teacher/Director’s Absence:

**1.** Assumes responsibility for establishing a safe and healthy learning environment in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Greater Opportunities Policy, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Licensing Regulations.

**2.** Assures that day to day and monthly documentation is completed and submitted on time.

**3.** Communicates daily with the Child Development Coordinator.

**4.** Coordinates the planning and scheduling of activities in all areas of the classroom using the weekly lesson plan form found on Teaching Strategies GOLD.

**5.** Assumes responsibility for staff supervision in the classroom when the Teacher Director is not available.

Physical Requirements:

Talking-ordinary

Hearing-ordinary conversation

Weight-lifting up to 50 pounds

Physical Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, repetitive arm motion

Vision-acuity, near, and far

•All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to** **race** **, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

Th** **is** **document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other** **t** **han "at will" relationship.