Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 15.25-16.50

Overview : An Assistant Teacher (AT) in a LE3 Academy room supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. The AT must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the AT observes and documents childrens interests and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. AT's are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on childrens interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Qualifications : the lead teacher must have the following education, experience, and certification requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED, and significant college credit in early childhood education or related field of study. CDA or 6 hours of ECE credit is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening.

Job Responsibilities : In addition to the following duties and responsibilities, all lead teachers are expected to perform other reasonable duties or tasks as assigned by the director.

Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.

Actively and clearly communicate with team members

Conduct appropriate conversations in front of / with children

Demonstrates and maintains job-related knowledge

Learn & Play : actively engages in play-based learning with children and encourages positive attitudes such as imagination & curiosity

Training Expectations : There is mandatory training that must be completed at hiring and on an annual basis in order to maintain a position with LE3. All training completed outside of working hours will be paid for by LE3 (time and cost of course).

Create and maintain an accurate and up-to-date profile in The Aspire Registry. Connect your ECEPT training account to your Aspire profile. The Aspire Registry is an online platform that serves as a comprehensive database of early childhood professionals. It documents your education, training, and experience.

Hours : Assistant Teachers can fluctuate between part and full-time based on their work availability and LE3's needs during the academic year and / or summer program.

A minimum of two days per week required

Working Conditions : Most buildings cover the following working conditions :