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Job Summary:

The assistant teacher will help the lead teacher to provide a safe and engaging environment for children depending on the age and developmental level of the classroom assigned. This includes active supervision of all classroom activities up to and including diaper changing/assisting with toileting, dressing, reading with children, leading group activities, craft preparation, playground supervision, feeding and supervision of meal times, cleaning and other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience caring for children.

Responsibilities:

+ Ensures children are supervised at all times.

+ Ensures the environment is safe, clean and in good repair. Reports deficiencies to supervisor immediately.

+ Follows acceptable protocol when accepting children for child care coverage.

+ Interacts with children and parents appropriately.

+ Assists in maintaining the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom while allowing for the expressive and creative involvement and interaction of children.

+ Participate in the cleaning of the classroom as listed on cleaning checklists.

+ Help to ensure required paperwork is completed correctly in a timely and efficient manner.

+ Maintain positive child guidance techniques.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned

Pay rate ranges from $17.00 - $22.37 per hour.