Assistant Teacher

Centerpoint Church•Oshtemo Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher follows and implements the daily curriculum as directed by the Lead Teacher and helps maintain a safe physical environment that supports children’s growth and development. The role involves responding appropriately to children’s emotional, social, and physical needs and relating to children and adults patiently and calmly, with sensitivity to each child’s individual needs. The position is classified as part-time or full-time, hourly, for up to 40 hours per week. Responsibilities also include observing children’s health, administering first aid when necessary, building positive relationships with parents and coworkers, participating in staff meetings and in-service training, maintaining annual professional development requirements, and complying with regulatory guidelines. The Assistant Teacher reports to the assigned Assistant Director.

Requirements

Relate well to children and adults in a patient, calm manner.
Be sensitive to the needs of individual children.
Maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Maintain annual professional development requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare curriculum materials and implement the daily program as directed by the Lead Teacher.
Maintain a safe physical environment conducive to child growth and development, using the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) resource tool.
Respond appropriately to children’s emotional, social, and physical needs and help them adapt, cope, and build confidence in their abilities.
Provide care, supervision, and protection for each child.
Consider and provide for each child’s needs in relation to their individual learning style and pace.
Ensure equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate, and in good condition; bring repair or replacement needs to a Director’s attention.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and communicate regularly with the Lead Teacher and Administration.
Maintain a professional image that promotes the organization’s values.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Observe children’s health daily and report conditions requiring attention; administer first aid when necessary.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Maintain annual professional development requirements.
Maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines.