ASSISTANT TEACHER

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Teacher works together as a team with the Lead Teacher to ensure the health and safety of children with and without special needs. The Assistant Teacher helps in the implementation of learning activities that enhance children’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development.

General Duties

• Maintains compliance with TX Childcare Licensing, Texas Rising Star Standards, and PDNCDC Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure children’s needs are met (including, but not limited to physical needs, emotional needs, etc.)
• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Complete all daily forms & paperwork such as: Daily attendance, health checks, daily reports, medication logs, incident & behavioral reports
• Assisting Lead Teacher in the execution of monthly lesson plans ensuring program curriculum is being implemented
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information
• Maintain communication with therapists, co-workers, supervisors and parents regarding child’s needs and progress
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law

Competencies

• Critical Evaluation & Problem solving abilities
• Positive communication and child motivational skills
• Classroom management skills
• Ethical Practice
• Cultural Awareness
• Relationship Management

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Required Education and Experience

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year experience working in early childhood
• One year experience working with children with special needs
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• CDA Credential or currently working on a related degree

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must pass criminal history background check
• Reliable, dependable and always vigilant of surroundings
• Excellent organizational & time management skills
• Positive communication skills
• Participate as a member of a team and contribute to group efforts
• CPR & First Aid Certification, Food Handlers Certification, negative TB

Other Duties - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment - Inclusive Classroom and Outdoor Playground

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand: C

Walk: C

Sit:

Manual DexteritCy/Touch C 51-100 lbs

Reach Outward C

Reach Above Shoulder C Push / Pull

Climb F

Crawl C

Squat or Kneel C 26-40 lbs

Bend C

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) C

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Essential Functions - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.