POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Teacher supports children in a safe and supportive classroom environment.

responsibilities:

·         Assisting in the planning, preparation, and implementation of individual and group activities, including health and developmental screenings.

·        Assisting in setting up and maintaining a clean, safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment in the classroom.

·        Assisting in implementing program policies and procedures including: reporting observations of children's behavior and progress, maintaining accurate records, making appropriate referrals, and maintaining confidentiality of children and families.

·        Interacting with the children in a warm and caring manner; communicating with parents in a professional manner,

·        Broadening knowledge of the cultural and ethnic heritage of the children and families served

·        Participating in staff training, meetings, parent conferences and home visits as required.

·        Cooperating and performing as part of a team.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·        High School diploma or equivalent; EEC teacher certification or CDA preferred.

·        Demonstrated ability to work with young children.

OTHER REQIUREMENTS:

·        Must comply with health/safety requirements as set forth in EEC guidelines.

·        Bilingual skills: English/Spanish, English/Khmer a plus.

May be required to lift small children weighing from 30 to 60 pounds.