Assistant Teacher

Child Development Centers, Inc.•Fairview Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in instructing children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth and help provide an environment where children can have the opportunity to develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills necessary for success in their educational future.

Requirements

High school diploma
Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children.
Superior decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proper attendance is required. Employees are expected to arrive on time, every day, able and available to work.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementation of compliance to the CDC-chosen curriculum, i.e., Creative Curriculum.
Consult tools and trainings to execute standard CDC initiatives, i.e., play plans and intentional play.
Maintain an effective level of high-quality verbal engagement all day with the children.
Partner with other staff, in the class, to achieve consistent value among all interactions with the children.
Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including Creative Curriculum, intentional play, bathroom breaks, meals, etc. as opportunities for significant interactions with the children.
Implement brain-based techniques from the CDC research base and in-house specialists to effectively assist children with self-regulation and classroom behaviors.
Apply CLASS-based practices to ensure superior interactions, particularly for Instructional Support.
Participate in the CDC literacy initiative for emergent writing and reading by supporting the children’s development and progress with successful literacy strategies.
Attend post-observational conferences to discuss strengths, areas for growth, and overall alignment with high-quality practices.
Supervise children in the classroom at all times.
Be responsible for reporting developmental and behavioral concerns to the Center Director.
Ensure the classroom and all equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe.
Attend two home visits and complete two parent teacher conferences, dependent on what program you work in.