Assistant Teacher/Teacher

Job Description

Qualifications:

A candidate must:

∙ Be at least 18 years of age

∙ Possess emotional maturity when working with children.

∙ Demonstrate respect for children and adults.

∙ Be willing to cooperate with the purpose and services of the program.

∙ Be flexible, understanding, and patient.

∙ Be physically fit both mind and body so as not to interfere with the childcare responsibilities.

∙ Maintain good personal hygiene

∙ Pass a background check

Responsibilities:

Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

∙ Attentiveness, availability, and responsiveness to the children

∙ Sensitivity to the children’s socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities.

∙ Use positive discipline and guidance techniques.

∙ Provide an environment in which children feel comfortable, relaxed, happy, and involved in play, recreation, and other activities.

∙ Cooperate with the teacher in helping reach classroom and individual goals.

∙ Assure that the classroom remains a safe environment.

∙ Maintain client confidentiality at all times.

∙ Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.

∙ Attend and participate in staff meetings and center-related activities; attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge; volunteer for center activities and serve on committees as needed.

∙ Attain at least 20 hours of training per year.

∙ Establish, maintain, and foster positive relationships with fellow staff.

∙ Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the program.