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Assistant Teacher Early Childhood Learning Center Infant/Floater
Assists the teacher in providing a quality, developmentally appropriate program to meet the needs of each child within the Center’s philosophy and to fulfill the mission and vision of Abilities First. Serves as a supportive resource to families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists the teacher in establishing and carrying out long and short term goals for each child with the assistance of the child’s family, the Director of the Early Childhood Learning Center and other department staff as needed.
• Assists the teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate
activities for children that encourage social, emotional, cognitive, cultural, creative and
motor development.
• Works effectively as a member of a classroom team to provide an orderly, clean, inviting
and safe environment in which children can develop optimally.
• Develops a working relationship with each child’s family in order to maintain open communication.
• Works effectively as an employee of Abilities First.
• Exceeds minimum requirements for professional growth.
• Develops professional growth plan with the Director of the Early Childhood Learning Center and shows yearly progress by completing in-services, seminars and college courses. Presents the information as appropriate.
• Knows and uses ethical guidelines in conduct as a member of the Early Childhood profession.
• Participates in conflict management in the room and Center-wide.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with all stakeholders, focusing on exceeding customer expectations of the services provided.
• Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Lead Teacher, the Director of the Early Childhood Learning Center and/or the Vice President of Children’s Services.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $10.00 to $12.00 /hour
Experience: childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
