Pre-K Assistant Teacher

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA•Roswell, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-K Assistant Teacher assists the Teacher in facilitating quality, individualized early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment. As a team member with Early Childhood Specialists, the assistant teacher helps plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s growth and development, promote social competence, and encourage parental involvement. The role supports daily classroom operations, child supervision, family communication, record keeping, program compliance, and professional learning. The assistant teacher may lead the classroom in the Teacher’s absence and serve as a bus monitor as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a drug test and background check.
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
Must possess a Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) with preschool endorsement, TCC, TCD, or an equivalent or higher credential.
Must have knowledge, skills, and experience to perform assigned functions responsibly.
Must be familiar with the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
Must have training, experience, and knowledge of theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
Must have excellent communication skills and fluency to communicate with children and families.
Must be able to move or lift children up to age five.
Must complete the minimum training hours required by DHR, OSR, Georgia Pre-K, and Head Start.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing developmentally and linguistically appropriate activities that recognize and support each child’s rate of development.
Help assess classroom and outdoor play-area safety before activities.
Organize the classroom into learning, eating, resting, and play areas in accordance with the Creative Curriculum.
Accompany children between the bus, classroom, playground, and out-of-center activities while maintaining attendance checks and headcounts.
Serve as a bus monitor as needed.
Assist in developing a daily schedule of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities.
Maintain staff and classroom ratios at all times.
Lead the classroom in the absence of the Teacher.
Maintain a communication system among children, families, teaching staff, the Center Manager, and community organizations.
Support and participate in the values and mission of ESNG.
Assist with weekly classroom Health and Safety Checklists and report accurate program numbers for required reports.
Assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date educational and nutritional records for children and maintain confidentiality.
Follow policies and practices supporting Georgia licensure, NAEYC accreditation, and Head Start performance standards.
Conduct and document at least two home visits for Head Start children and two parent conferences for all children during the program year.
Assist with child transition plans, parent advocacy and cross-training, feeder-school field trips, and helping parents learn about community resources.
Participate in mandatory Easter Seals training and educational programs, and complete required training hours for DHR, OSR, Georgia Pre-K, and Head Start.
Maintain punctuality and attendance and communicate appropriately with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.