Full Time Assistant Teacher

First Learning•Town of Pittsford, NY

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher assists with the general supervision and management of a classroom of children, helping provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating, and educational environment that supports children's social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development at their own pace. The role reports to the Classroom Head Teacher or Teacher and supervises self. The Assistant Teacher helps care for and supervise children, support age-appropriate programming and classroom activities, maintain a clean and organized environment, communicate with families and staff, and contribute to classroom and Center operations. The position also requires completing early childhood training and maintaining an Aspire account for education and training records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Commitment to working with young children in a way that encourages their emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development, as outlined by NAEYC guidelines.
Knowledge of New York State child care regulations.
Ability to observe, see, hear, and respond to children's needs, emergencies, and conflicts in the classroom, on the playground, in other Center areas, or on field trips.
Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table 25–30 times daily.
Ability to reach a child 20–30 feet away within 30 seconds.
Ability to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods regularly.
Good health confirmed by a physician's statement and proof of being free of tuberculosis.
New York State Registry clearance.
Criminal History Fingerprint clearance.
At least 18 years of age.
Effective and tactful oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents.
Ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviors.
Ability to use sound judgment and tact.
Ability to work as a team member.
Flexibility, especially in scheduling and practice, to respond to program needs.
Creativity and patience.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow First Learning Child Care policies and procedures and New York State Office of Children and Family Services child care licensing regulations.
Ensure the care, safety, and well-being of children in the classroom, including attending to personal needs such as diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, dressing, comforting, and preparing children for rest.
Assist with planning and implementing an age-appropriate, open-ended program aligned with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) philosophy.
Help prepare an inviting, clean, and organized classroom with learning centers and hands-on activities aligned with NAEYC philosophy.
Interact with children frequently in a positive, respectful, responsive, and encouraging manner, following NAEYC guidelines.
Orient and actively supervise children in both small and large groups.
Develop relationships with parents and communicate with them directly on a regular basis.
Maintain classroom records and necessary written documentation.
Help maintain a positive work climate and communicate effectively and directly with other staff.
Assist new and substitute staff assigned to the classroom.
Assist the supervisor and provide staff support to other classrooms and employees as needed.
Assist with maintenance, general housekeeping, and repair of assigned areas and common spaces.
Perform administrative duties as necessary for classroom and Center operations.
Serve in the absence of the Head Teacher or Teacher as necessary.
Complete 15 hours of early childhood training within the first six months and every year thereafter.
Maintain a current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNY.