Assistant Teacher

3 weeks ago

Poughkeepsie, United States Vassar College Full time

Position Summary

and Responsibilities
The Infant Toddler Center (ITC), located on the Vassar College campus, is a laboratory early childhood setting which serves as a teacher training and research facility, and welcomes Vassar and community families. The Toddler Program at ITC provides direct care to infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks - 36 months.
Reporting to the Site Director at ITC, the Assistant Teacher is a member of the teaching team. The Assistant Teacher provides nurturing and responsive caregiving and engages in consistent and ongoing interaction and developmentally appropriate practices with infants and young toddlers throughout the day. As an assistant teacher, you will support a team approach, working with other educators to develop and implement a high quality early education and care program that reflects the goals of our laboratory school for children ages 0-3. Assistant teachers will exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, clear communication, respectful responsive caregiving practices, and a passion for working with children and families.

Flexibility is required as hours may occasionally need to be adjusted or modified due to staffing or programming needs.

Responsibilities: Implement innovative curriculum development; Provide and model positive discipline practices in classroom management; Interact with and support parents, families; Supervise college work study student; Write parent newsletters; Assist researchers working with children; Care for the general classroom and school environment as well as other duties as assigned by the Site Director (ITC).

Qualifications
CDA or 2 year degree in ECE or working towards degree in ECE Knowledge of positive approaches for child guidance and discipline Understanding of a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and approaches for learning through play and trusting relationships Organize and care for the classroom environment, prepare and arrange materials, clean up and set up Knowledge of responsive care rituals to support children through daily rituals such as meals, rest, diapering Desire to grow and increase knowledge in the field and seek innovative approaches Cheerful, nurturing, positive, team player with a collaborative work ethic Participate in school events such as parent night and teacher reflection Flexibility, creativity, effective communication skills, professionalism and strong teamwork skills are required Punctuality and consistency in attendance is critical to maintaining a sense of comfort, reliability and structure for the children in our care; Must successfully complete all requirements of the Office of Children and Family Services.

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