Teacher

Horizon Health

About The Position

The position of an assistant teacher is an important role in the early childhood environment as teaching is a team effort. The assistant teacher will work alongside the lead teacher to implement a variety of daily activities which include observing, supervising and educating children, organizational duties, and optimizing the learning and play environment while also meeting the child care health and safety standards.

Requirements

Proof of high school diploma/GED/Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC)
Complete the National Background Check Program for Kentucky and any out of state background checks
Provide a TB skin test or health professional statement

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher with curriculum development (lesson plan) that is age appropriate for the children in the classroom
Assist the lead teacher in implementing activities on the lesson plan and following the daily schedule
Assist the lead teacher in observing and assessing children’s behavior and progress
Assist and engage with the children throughout the day
Follow and implement health, safety and sanitation procedures throughout the day
Maintain regulatory compliance
Complete 15 hours of professional development annually and implement what you have learned back into the classroom
Update TB skin test every two years
Complete a professional development plan with the director annually
Complete a staff evaluation with the director annually
Complete CPR/First Aid certification every two years (if required by director)
Complete the 1.5 hour Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Training in the first year of hire
Complete 6 hours of Orientation in the first 90 days of hire
Follow and implement all center policies and procedures on a daily basis