Assistant Teacher After School / Substitute

Job Title : Assistant Teacher After School / Substitute - Part Time.

Reports to : Director of Early Childhood.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

An individual hired as an After School Assistant Teacher / Substitute will report directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Center at Commonpoint. This position supports the curriculum, classroom environment, and classroom management as determined by the Lead Teacher and Director in both the infant program and preschool. Early Childhood Professionals will support children ages 3months-5years old working as part of a teaching team led by the Lead Teacher. The classroom serves up to 20 children. This is a part-time position and the successful applicant will work a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 37.5 hours between the hours of 7 : 30 AM and 6 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be over age 18 and have High School degree.
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred or a Minimum two (2) years of experience in a classroom setting working with children ages 3 months-5years old.
• Demonstrated capacity in assisting with planning appropriate Early Childhood classroom activities, observing children’s behaviors, and maintaining educational records.
• Minimally must have a basic knowledge of Early Childhood development and curricula.
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
• Elemental knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations which govern childcare. (Article 47 standards) preferred.
• Knowledge of child development including typical and atypical language, cognitive, motor, social, and self- help skills required.
• Experience working with groups and / or families from diverse cultural, linguistic, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Desire to work with a diverse population of children and families (including, but not limited to families and children in transitional housing, first generation speakers of languages other than English, and those who may have experienced a history of trauma).
• Bilingual (English / Spanish or English / Mandarin or Cantonese) a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :

To Apply : email resume to Jody Dickter, jdickter@commonpoint.org