Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center
About The Position
Job Duties Know and implement policies and procedures according to staff handbook. Be familiar with parent handbook. Be familiar with the Reggio Emilia approach; communicate with Mentor Teacher about how implementation looks in each individual classroom. Know and assist in execution of classroom routines, including mealtimes (set up and clean up), free play, transitions, large and small group times, and outside play. Actively maintain the outdoor play areas; check for safety, rake mulch to cover fall zones, supervise and engage in children’s play. Maintain a global room awareness to best the support the Mentor and Classroom Teachers. Engage with children unless supporting a transition (i.e. setting up snack). Read daily journals and classroom communication log to be knowledgeable of what is happening in the classroom when you are not present. Ask Mentor or Classroom Teacher for clarification when necessary. Perform daily housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, sanitized, safe preschool environment. Wipe down/sanitize equipment to meet health department /accreditation standards. Positively engage with parents when appropriate during drop off and pick up times. Mentor or Classroom Teacher will have all conversations regarding behavior plans or challenging behaviors. Check in with them regarding this policy. Plan activities and provocations, with the guidance of Mentor Teacher, to promote interest and interaction with the children. Scaffold and challenge children as they explore and learn. If necessary, help lead circle times/class meetings for children. Implement a guidance policy (from Guiding Children’s Behaviors) that incorporates the use of positive redirection and sensitivity to individual children’s needs. Meet with Mentor Teacher weekly to discuss concerns and clarify any individual needs of children and/or behavior plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Education, or related field
- 1 year of experience working with young children
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Infant and Child CPR Certified
Nice To Haves
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Technical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
Responsibilities
- Know and implement policies and procedures according to staff handbook.
- Be familiar with parent handbook.
- Be familiar with the Reggio Emilia approach; communicate with Mentor Teacher about how implementation looks in each individual classroom.
- Know and assist in execution of classroom routines, including mealtimes (set up and clean up), free play, transitions, large and small group times, and outside play.
- Actively maintain the outdoor play areas; check for safety, rake mulch to cover fall zones, supervise and engage in children’s play.
- Maintain a global room awareness to best the support the Mentor and Classroom Teachers.
- Engage with children unless supporting a transition (i.e. setting up snack).
- Read daily journals and classroom communication log to be knowledgeable of what is happening in the classroom when you are not present.
- Ask Mentor or Classroom Teacher for clarification when necessary.
- Perform daily housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, sanitized, safe preschool environment.
- Wipe down/sanitize equipment to meet health department /accreditation standards.
- Positively engage with parents when appropriate during drop off and pick up times.
- Mentor or Classroom Teacher will have all conversations regarding behavior plans or challenging behaviors.
- Check in with them regarding this policy.
- Plan activities and provocations, with the guidance of Mentor Teacher, to promote interest and interaction with the children.
- Scaffold and challenge children as they explore and learn.
- If necessary, help lead circle times/class meetings for children.
- Implement a guidance policy (from Guiding Children’s Behaviors) that incorporates the use of positive redirection and sensitivity to individual children’s needs.
- Meet with Mentor Teacher weekly to discuss concerns and clarify any individual needs of children and/or behavior plans.
Benefits
- Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
