Full Time Assistant Teacher - Glen Cove
About The Position
The Assistant Teacher works within Harbor Child Care’s framework, educational philosophy, policies, and procedures under the supervision of the Head Teacher and Center Director. The role plans and carries out a classroom program that addresses the educational, social-development, and health needs of the group and each child. The Assistant Teacher must be physically fit to lift and carry children and actively participate in age-appropriate classroom activities. The position supports children’s learning, safety, transitions, and development; works with the Head Teacher and Director regarding children with special needs; maintains records and prepares reports; communicates respectfully and confidentially with families; and participates in staff meetings, training, workshops, and weekly planning meetings. Shifts vary, with availability required between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Experience working with infants and children ages 3 months to 5 years.
- Availability between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; shifts vary.
- Ability to lift and carry children and be physically fit to actively participate in age-appropriate activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing a program of developmentally appropriate practices.
- Uphold Harbor’s philosophy and policies, including health and safety, nutrition, and applicable regulations.
- Actively implement The Creative Curriculum in an age-appropriate manner.
- Support children during transition times and supervise children.
- Support and actively participate in classroom work and outdoor time.
- Work with the Head Teacher and Director concerning children with special needs.
- Maintain records and write six-week and twice-yearly cumulative reports.
- Foster positive parent relationships while respecting the confidential nature of information about parents and children.
- Attend and participate in parent/teacher meetings and provide ongoing communication through daily notes, phone calls, and other means.
- Use Contact Notes for staff and parent concerns.
- Discuss professional performance objectively during regularly scheduled supervisor conferences with the Assistant Director or Director.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.
- Attend weekly planning meetings with the Director.
Benefits
- Child care discount (rules apply).
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Accident benefits.
- Life benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid sick time/time off days.
- No evenings or weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
