Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Our House, Inc•Big Rock Township, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher will be responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate infant-Pre-K child development program in accordance with Arkansas’ Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. This role also involves working with staff from other programs to incorporate a two-generation approach to serving children and parents.

Requirements

Experience working with young children
Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members
Must be able to pass criminal background checks, child and adult maltreatment registry checks, sex offender registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to lift 30 lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience with conflict resolution and/or crisis management preferred
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to curriculum planning
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or CDA
Complete a minimum of 30 clock hours of professional development each year

Responsibilities

Assist with the supervision of children at all times in the classroom, bathroom, changing area, and playground.
Assist classroom teachers in establishing consistent daily routines and provide positive guidance to children.
Assist with documentation of daily needs, observations, and developmental milestones.
Assist in food service operations.
Assist in developing and implementing daily and weekly lesson plan activities.
Attend training for and implement Conscious Discipline in the classroom.
Demonstrate competence in daily classroom management.
Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
Integrate special needs children in a positive and appropriate manner.
Be familiar with and execute licensing requirements and emergency procedures.
Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, organized, and safe at all times.
Communicate effectively and regularly with parents and other professionals.
Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate.
Participate in and promote Bright Beginnings and Our House activities.
Develop programming to engage and track parents activity in Bright Beginnings.
Work alongside National Service Members to ensure they can carry out prepared lessons and activities.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth transitions, consistency in program practices, high quality curriculum and lesson planning, and effective communication.
Attend and participate in weekly team meetings.
Perform Teacher responsibilities in the absence of a Teacher or other staff member.
Other duties as assigned to fulfill Our House’s mission.