Assistant Teacher

Community Action Team, Inc.

*Job Description*

*POSITION TITLE*: Assistant Teacher *DEPARTMENT*: Children’s Program

*POSITION REPORTS TO*: Center Manager *FTE*: 75% - 100%

*POSITION SUMMARY:*

The Assistant Teacher will work cooperatively with staff, parents, and volunteers to carry out the responsibilities of the center.

Assist the teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program which meets the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of each child and is based on the goals and curriculum of our program.

Participate in weekly and monthly planning for classroom activities. Share the responsibility with the teacher of preparing, implementing, and evaluating daily classroom activities. Assist the teacher in carrying through the individual goals set for each child in the classroom.

*QUALIFICATIONS: *

*Minimum:*

* Must have a CDA (Child Development Associate); one year ECE education or a one year ECE certificate from an accredited college.

*Preferred*:

* AA degree in Early Childhood Education.
* Must have one year experience working in an early childhood classroom.
* Must have current pediatric and adult First Aid and C.P.R. cards.
* Ability to communicate in a professional manner with children, families and co-workers in both verbal and written format.
* Must have dependable transportation and */*or valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
* Must be able to attend meetings and trainings that may require out-of- town travel and overnight stays.
* Evidence of ability to work in a cooperative team manner, to follow directions and program policies.
* Must be on the Central Background Registry, pass a pre-employment drug screening and TB screen.
* Must be willing and available to work flexible hours.
* Ability to participate in regular kneeling, stooping, bending, sitting on the floor and standing for long periods of time
* Bilingual skills preferred.
* Ability to work with low income and/or special needs families, including families from a diverse population.
* Must have intermediate working computer skills and knowledge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.95 - $19.34 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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