Assistant Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a command of spoken and written English to serve as a language role model.
• Must be certified by the Red Cross in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid or scheduled for the YMCA ASHI training within their first 30 days of hire
• Follow Child Abuse Report Guidelines.
• Experience managing groups of young children.
• Meet all Health Department Guidelines.
• Meet all Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Regulations.
• Past random drug test.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a licensed childcare program.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to provide a positive, nurturing environment for children required.
• Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours.
• Ability to provide superior customer service required.
• Incumbent must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing up to 95% of the day
• Must be able to perform CPR and First Aid in case of emergency
• Stoop and bend, sit on the floor, perform all activities with children, i.e., jump, dance, walk, run, etc for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally
• Seeing: Yes
• Hearing: Yes
• Color Acuity: Yes

Nice To Haves

• Within 90 days of employment completion of Oklahoma Department of Human Service Licensing Orientation, Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT).
• Within 30 days of employment provide current certificate of completion for Infant/ Child and Adult CPR, First Aid.
• Attend all required staff meetings or trainings.
• Annually complete 20 hours training to meet D.H.S. Licensing Requirements
• Annually set 3 goals for professional development.
• Bring a copy of all current training hours and certificates need for N.A.E.Y.C. and DHS Licensing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Plan in advance, weekly lesson plans and supply needs and turn into your director or designated person.
• Post current lesson plans in the classroom at all times.
• Develop a daily schedule that provides a balance of active and quiet activities, individual and group times.
• Arrange the classroom to provide for learning centers and rotate toys routinely.
• Monitor children’s developmental progress through observation records, checklists, daily reports and portfolios.
• Maintain positive, open relations with all families.
• Address and greet parents by name upon arrival and departure.
• Reinforce daily to parent and child the successes and positive behaviors exhibited.
• Visit with parents and keep record of all behavior concerns as may arise.
• Communicate all concerns and provide written documentation of all concerns to Director or Assistant Director.
• Conduct parent teacher conferences twice yearly as scheduled and more often as needed.
• Facilitate all classroom activities, participate, model, and observe as necessary.
• Complete daily sheet for individual children in classroom.
• Complete forms for all accidents or incidents with children, then have parent sign the form at pick-up time.
• Manage all classroom supplies and equipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Maintain the classroom environment to support smooth transitions and independent learning of children.
• Maintain labeling on classroom shelving and containers.
• Maintain neatly all storage areas.
• Follow a cleaning schedule.
• Display all posting and children’s work in a neat and orderly manner at children’s eye level.
• Maintain a parent informational board in the classroom, autobiography of each teacher, picture of each teacher, class schedule, special events, current lesson plans, and center newsletter.
• Maintain learning centers; older toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners have space arranged for a variety of individual and small group activities including block building, dramatic play, art, music, science, math, manipulative, quiet book reading, sand and water play and woodworking should be offered occasionally.
• Maintain clear pathways for children to move from one area to another without disturbing activities.
• Areas are organized for easy supervision by staff.
• Maintain a safe, secure and clean environment
• Lift and carry children as need.
• Follow all program guidelines in regard to food service, clean up and food storage.
• Complete accident/incident reports in a timely manner, following the chain of command have the report signed and provide a copy to the parent on the day of the incident.
• Support and demonstrate discipline practices in accordance with D.H.S. Licensing Regulations.
• Remove all broken toys or equipment.
• Attend all required staff meeting and trainings.
• Follow program dress code.
• Maintain appropriate attendance.
• Maintain eye contact and smile at parents, children and staff during all communications.
• Maintain confidentiality on a strict need to know basis with parents, staff, outside agencies, and the general community.
• Maintain current certification in Infant/Child and Adult C.P.R., First Aid.
• Plan and complete training hours required by Oklahoma D.H.S. Licensing Regulations.
• Meet and/or exceed all Oklahoma D.H.S. Licensing regulation and N.A.E.Y.C. guidelines in relation to programming for children birth to six years.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.