Full Time Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Purpose :

To be responsible for assisting in the general supervision and management of a classroom of children by performing the duties necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational environment. This includes allowing the children to grow at their own pace and gain in social, physical, emotional and cognitive development.

Reports To : Classroom Head Teacher or Teacher

Supervises : Self

Requirements :

• Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, other Center areas, or on field trips
• Able to lift approximately 30 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 25 - 30 times daily
• Able to reach a child 20 - 30 feet away within 30 seconds
• Able to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a regular basis
• Good health as confirmed by a physician's statement and proof of being free of tuberculosis
• New York State Registry clearance
• Criminal History Fingerprint clearance
• Be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities :

Completing 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafter

Maintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Training and Experience :

Requirements :