ASSISTANT TEACHER

Easter Seals Serving DCIMDIVA • Camp Springs, MD

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher with the overall daily classroom operations. Assistant Teachers are to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They are responsible for the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are aligned with Creative Curriculum, national and state standards.

Requirements

• Child Development Associate Certificate OR AA/AS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS in Early Childhood Education
• Pass physical examination, background check, and fingerprinting screen, and maintain required Physical/TB screen requirements.
• Intermediate computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
• Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed.
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• A minimum of 1 year of professional teaching experience required.
• Must satisfactorily complete a physical examination by a doctor to include submission of information regarding immunizations/vaccinations.
• Frequently lift, hold and carry children with a range of weight of 10-40 pounds.
• Follow Easterseals' COVID policies and requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish- English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the lead teacher with the overall daily classroom operations.
• Providing a safe and nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
• Implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are aligned with Creative Curriculum, national and state standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree