Assistant Childcare Teacher

5 months ago


Clarkston, United States Lil' People's Place Full time $14 - $16
General Responsibility: To assist with the overall operation of the classroom. This includes but is not limited to the following: assist with curriculum, develop parental rapport, ensure the safety and health of children, and provide a consistent, positive, caring environment to children in your care.
Assist the lead teacher with maintaining an environment that meets licensing regulations; ratios, safety, sanitation, outdoor safety, diapering, potty training, primary caregiver requirements, discipline, and evacuation.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
Staff:
  • To implement and adhere to all written policies and philosophies of Lil’ People’s Place.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  • Assist other teachers in the classroom whenever necessary.
  • Treat all staff members professionally and fairly.

Curriculum:
  • Know, understand, and implement the Lil’ People’s Place curriculum.
  • Complete required daily and weekly forms.
  • Prepare neat and accurate forms for parents, distributing timely.
  • To assist with overseeing the arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom as instructed by the Lead Teacher and Administration.
  • To assist in overseeing the general welfare, health, and safety of the children in your classroom.
  • To assist in planning, executing, and participating in age-appropriate activities for the social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and nutritional development of children.

Children:
  • To oversee the general welfare, health, and safety of all the children in the classroom.
  • To assist, execute, and participate in age-appropriate activities for the social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and nutritional development of children.
  • To adjust the program to children with special needs.
  • To treat all children of all races, religions, family backgrounds, and cultures impartially and with respect and consideration.
  • Provide children of both sexes equal opportunities to take part in all activities.
  • Help children deal with anger, sadness, and frustration by comforting them, identifying feelings, and helping children use words to solve their problems.
  • Mirror the behavior you expect, using manners and positive language.
  • Maintain primary caregiver role (Infant and Toddler classrooms).

The primary caregiver role includes but is not limited to:
  • Checking diapers every hour and changing diapers as needed.
  • Holding, rocking, picking up, carrying, and playing with children at their level, which may include sitting/movement on the floor.
  • To greet children by name upon arrival.
  • To maintain simple daily reports and attendance records.
    • Head count sheets must be completed accurately on a daily basis.
  • Provide (Infant and toddler) parents with daily forms. 
    • Record liquid intake, food consumption, and diaper changes/potty times accurately.
  • Observe and evaluate each child’s progress.
  • Use positive approaches to help children behave constructively.

Parents:
  • To professionally discuss the developmental progress of each child with their parent (s).
  • Maintain confidentiality concerning private/personal information provided to you about a family/child.
  • To be available for parents' concerns, questions, and comments.
  • To form a team/work together with parents and the lead teacher to ensure the well-being of the child.

General Administration:
  • To participate in recommended training programs, courses, and other aspects of professional growth (16 hours required).
  • To abide by confidentiality rules concerning staff wages, status, raises, or disciplinary actions.
  • To alert the Lead Teacher / Administration of any concerns that may arise.
  • To carry out emergency procedures and drills.
  • To work cooperatively with other staff members and parents.
  • To assume an equal share of daily housekeeping duties.
  • To be certified in CPR and First Aid.
  • To think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.
  • To function under intense time pressure.
  • Being open to working in different rooms, when asked by Administration.
  • Adapting to change.
  • Work as a member of the Lil’ People’s Place team to ensure continuity of curriculum and a high standard of quality of care in all classrooms in the center.
  • At all times uphold the mission statement of Lil’ People’s Place.

Personal Characteristics:
  • Must possess a positive attitude.
  • Must be reliable and trustworthy.
  • Must have a warm, supportive attitude towards children.
  • Must be physically and mentally capable of working with young children.
  • Must be able to pass background checks.
  • Must be willing to accept supervision and constructive criticism.
  • Must be approachable to co-workers and parents.
  • Must be a team player.

Keywords: daycare, preschool, childcare. school. infant, toddler, kids, children, early childhood education, closer, latchkey, before school, after school.

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