Full Time Assistant Teacher

Reports To: Classroom Head Teacher or Teacher

Supervises: Self

Responsibilities: Adhering to all policies and procedures of First Learning Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services The care, safety and well-being of all children in the classroom, including attending to children's personal needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for rest Assisting in the planning and implementation of an age-appropriate, open-ended program which coincides with the philosophy of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Assisting in preparing an inviting, clean and organized classroom environment with learning centers and hands-on activities which coincides with the philosophy of NAEYCInteracting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner which follows the guidelines of NAEYCOrienting and actively supervising children by overseeing both small and large groups of children Developing parent relationships and communicating directly with parents on a regular basis Maintaining classroom records and keeping necessary written documentation Maintaining a positive work climate Communicating effectively and directly with other staff Assisting new and substitute staff assigned to the classroom Assisting supervisor and rendering staff support to all other classrooms and employees as necessary Assisting in the maintenance, general housekeeping and repair of assigned areas and common space Performing administrative duties as necessary for the classroom and Center operations Serving in the absence of the Head Teacher or Teacher as necessary Completing 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafter Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY