Infant-Toddler Classroom Assistant Teacher/Teacher

Summary
The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of Early Childhood Education or Development. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults and the community in which the children live.
Duties

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Providing care and protection of the children.
• Considering the individual child in relationship to his/her cultural and socioeconomic background.
• Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom. Planning and arranging for the acquisition and optimum use of all necessary teaching materials. Keeping the classroom in order and the equipment and supplies in good condition. Responsible for classroom inventory at the beginning and end of year.
• Implementing methods for effectively utilizing the service of classroom assistants and volunteers. Supervising and regularly evaluating all assistants in cooperation with Executive Director, having regular conferences with assistants to plan and evaluate the program.
• Gearing the program to the need of the individual child with concerns for his/her developmental needs (social, emotional, mental, intellectual, physical), interest, handicaps, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Maintaining professional attitude and loyalty to the school at all times.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Assisting in public relations events and fundraising activities by the center.
• Responsible for record keeping: children?s evaluations, daily attendance, daily meal count, field trip forms, late fee forms, contributions to six month reports and yearly program plan.
• Conferences with either the Executive Director, Social Worker, Curriculum Specialist, the Special Education Consultant, or the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, monthly to discuss issues regarding curriculum plans, development of each child in the classroom, behavioral problems, speech, hearing, vision impairments, ongoing role of teacher assistant, aides, and volunteers. Also, classroom supply needs, parent conferences, problems, concerns, courses or workshops, conferences, etc. attended will be discussed.
• Treating each child with dignity and respect.
• Monthly classroom parent letter.
• Planning and implementing methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents of the children.
• Weekly meeting with volunteer regarding ongoing training and knowledge of children?s needs.
• Maintaining records as indicated.
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.
• Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
• Helping each child to become aware of his role as an integral member of a group.
• Attending all staff meetings, planning, and implementing one staff training meeting each school year.

Requirements

1) The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of Early Childhood Education or Development. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults and the community in which the children live.

2) a.) Hold a Bachelor?s Degree in Child Studies or Early Childhood Education with student teaching and have 2 years of working experience with young children.

b.) Hold a Bachelor?s Degree in a closely related field, have at least 12 credits in Child Studies or Early Childhood Education, have 3 years of working experience with young children, and be willing to actively pursue the ECTC.
Benefits
� 4 Personal Days
� 5 Sick days
� Paid snow closing days
� 14 paid holidays
� Health, Life, & Dental Insurance after 90 days of service
� Pension Plan after 1 year of service (anniversary date)
� After 1 year of service, you?ll earn 2 weeks vacation in summer plus a week between Christmas and New Year
� After second year of service, you?ll earn 3 weeks vacation in summer plus a week between Christmas and New Year