Teacher Assistant Infants

Amazing Explorers Academy Hamlin•Winter Garden, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher supports an Amazing Explorers Academy Lead Teacher with managing and supervising a class of children. The role helps create a learning environment that promotes children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth, regardless of age, background, or abilities. The Assistant Teacher applies developmentally appropriate practices, helps maintain safety and order, and supports required classroom activities and curriculum. The position also involves respectful communication with families and collaboration with Assistant and Lead Teachers to support the academy’s goals. Required training is paid, and the organization offers room for personal growth and development.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must meet state licensing education requirements, including maintaining required in-service hours.
Must meet education and experience standards set by the state and accreditation agent.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting may be required to engage with children.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a licensed or accredited child care center is preferred.
A Staff Credential or degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred but not required.
CPR and First Aid certification are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Follow the daily schedule and implement the curriculum, communicating and interpreting information verbally and in writing in English.
Maintain accurate child observation records and anecdotal notes for parent/teacher conferences, which are held at least twice a year.
Conduct formal and informal assessments periodically to monitor children’s developmental progress.
Interact with children and model socially appropriate behavior in the classroom and on the playground.
Communicate effectively, politely, and respectfully with families.
Follow safety and security policies and procedures, and document accidents and incidents.
Follow state-mandated reporting guidelines.
Supervise all children, including those outside the assigned home classroom, and maintain a secure environment for play and learning.
Maintain daily attendance records using classroom digital technology, including the AEA mobile app, and send families messages and updates throughout the school day.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment, follow company procedures related to injuries and accidents, and communicate potential hazards to the Director.
Prepare a safe, warm, orderly, and clean environment.
Promote positive interactions and treat everyone with respect and dignity, recognizing individual backgrounds, disabilities, talents, interests, and learning styles or paces.
Plan the curriculum and materials needed for the week before starting a program.
Regularly open and close the assigned classroom in the morning and evening.
Clean the classroom, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning the restroom, sanitizing toys and surfaces, and disposing of trash.
Help prepare meals and snacks, feed children, and model table manners by sitting with them during family-style meals.
Participate in accreditation goals and complete associated classroom requirements when applicable.
Complete additional training classes or courses as required by Amazing Explorers Academy or a state or regulatory agency.