Assistant Teacher (Goodland)
Company: Right Steps Child Development Centers
Location: Goodland
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
This position will report to Right Steps Goodland in Goodland,
Indiana.Position PurposeTo support the Lead Teacher by helping to
provide a developmentally appropriate environment in which children
can learn. The Assistant Teacher performs various activities to
assist and support the Lead Teacher in the classroom and may be
asked to serve as the Lead Teacher during short absences as long as
the Assistant Teacher meets licensing and accreditation
requirements to do so. He or She will help to ensure that
licensing, accreditation, and Agency standards, policies, and
procedures are met and maintained at all times.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Provide quality care and continuous supervision of children at
all times.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in the development and execution of
curriculum and lesson plans.
- Assist children with self-care activities to ensure their
health and safety needs are met, such as sleep/wake routines,
personal cleanliness, and bathroom routines, meal and snack
service, etc.
- Assist with Center and classroom record keeping and
observations in compliance with the policies and procedures of the
program.
- Greet parents, children, and visitors and provide information
and feedback as needed.
Other Job Responsibilities
- Provide general classroom support by perform housekeeping
duties as assigned.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure classroom
environment.
- Assist the Lead Teacher to ensure all licensing and
accreditation required materials are compiled and maintained as
needed.
- Operate equipment used for educational instruction including
computers, CD players, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all staff, child, and family
information as required by law and Agency policy and exercise
appropriate discretion.
- Attend regular staff meetings.
- Complete required training hours in accordance with licensing,
accreditation and Agency policy.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully,
an individual must meet the qualifications, abilities, and
competency requirements below and be able to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Must meet minimum age requirements for licensing.
- Must meet minimum education requirements for licensing and
accreditation.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Must be enrolled in and working toward a Child Development
Associate Credential.
- Minimum of 6 months prior experience working with children,
preferably in a child care environment.
Abilities Required
- Ability to work with families and children from diverse
backgrounds.
- Ability to work as a team with co-workers.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and
requirements.
- Knowledge of program rules and requirements.
- Ability to read and follow simple instructions.
- Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential
records.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
writing.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs. frequently, up to 50 lbs.
occasionally.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch,
crawl, reach, and carry.
Keywords: Right Steps Child Development Centers, Gary , Assistant Teacher (Goodland), Education / Teaching , Goodland, Indiana
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