Auxiliary Teacher (Infant - 3 Years Old)

Job Summary :

The auxiliary teacher will assist with implementing a model infant to three years old program for a group of children and provide support to lead teacher with the following : planning and implementing appropriate activities for children, working with faculty and administration, working with families of young children, and modeling evidence-based practices in the classroom for early educator observers, graduate, and undergraduate students.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Works with Lead Teacher to prepare and maintain children’s files including but not limited to progress reports, attendance records, health records and parent locator sheet.
• Implements policies and procedures that will contribute to the care, growth and development of preschool children.
• Notifies Assistant Director of needs regarding inventory of materials, supplies and equipment; orders replacements as necessary.
• Provides for the safety needs of the children.
• Demonstrates the ability to relate across cultural boundaries.
• Works with staff to plans advertising and public relations promotional campaigns for the Child Development Center.
• Implements and maintains compliance with JSU and State Department of Education, and any necessary accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with other staff members on curriculum and best practices.
• Attends monthly faculty / staff meetings.
• Attends required meetings and trainings.
• Assist in preparing reports on the Child Development Center.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Reads documents and material related to Child Development Center / Education, such as state and federal rules and regulations, state law, professional publications, to ensure compliance with rules and to keep current in the field.
• Reports any maintenance and equipment needs to the Assistant Director.
• Supports Lead Teacher in all areas of the classroom.
• Serves as a liaison to families, updating them on the pre-school, classroom and their child.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :