Assistant Childcare Teacher - Floater

Waypoint Maine•Scarborough, ME

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Childcare Teacher is responsible for partnering with the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, healthy, enriching and high-quality classroom learning environment for children assigned to the classroom. This position will be assigned to infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms based on program needs and child census.

Requirements

Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate activities
Ability to relate with joy, care, compassion, and sensitivity to children
Emotional maturity and sound decision-making skills
Strong judgement in challenging or crisis situations
High School Diploma or Equivalent
First Aid/CPR certification (must be maintained current)

Responsibilities

Implement a schedule, routine, and activities that encourage child development, social growth, and independence, in a context of dignity and respect.
Ensure the classroom is safe, clean, orderly, and ready for learning. maintaining compliance with health and sanitation procedures, including cleaning and disinfecting materials and equipment.
Provide active supervision of children, including indoors, outdoors, during meals, rest periods, and transitions.
Assist children with daily living skills, including toileting, handwashing, dressing, feeding, and personal hygiene as needed.
Partner with Lead Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans.
Ensure a positive, collaborative, respectful learning environment.
Maintain a room arrangement that is safe, inviting, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate.
Observe, record, and report child behaviors of concern. Utilize Waypoint protocols to report any incident of injury/illness.
Assist with any required record-keeping in the classroom.
Exhibit compassion, good communication, and appropriate professional boundaries with parents/caregivers.
Maintain professional conduct and represent the organization positively in all interactions.
Comply with all licensing rules including positive and developmentally appropriate child discipline.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and engage in required professional development/training opportunities.
Monitor children for signs of illness, injury, or developmental concerns and communicate observations promptly. May contact a parent regarding a sick child, given collaboration with Lead.
Approval is required for any changes to work schedule, time off needs.
Participate in emergency preparedness plans, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency response protocols.
Maintain confidentiality of all child and family information in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and agency policies.
Fulfill all obligations as a Mandated Reporter under Maine law, including timely reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect according to Waypoint Maine’s policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other program personnel to support program goals
Demonstrate reliability through punctuality attendance, and preparedness for assigned shifts.
Adhere to Waypoint policies & procedures and provide leadership to staff in doing same.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.