Assistant Teacher

JOB SUMMARY Provides classroom support for a Lead Teacher as they guide the classroom through a lesson by preparing materials, interacting with students and supervising projects. Assists in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children, as directed by the classroom teacher.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists and supervises children during all activities. Counsel children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
• Develops plans and prepares instructional aids and materials for classroom activities.
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with NAEYC cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
• Assists children with mealtimes and clean-up.
• Assists with all academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, accident reports, daily procedures checklists, assessments, and attendance reports.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested.
• Assists with preparation and implementation of classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Responsible for attending workshops, conferences, and in-service training.
• Reports any problems to the teacher-in-charge and follows the chain of command.
• Reports to the staff manager and/or director when not able to attend work.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel is not available: for example, may answer telephones at the front desk, or may assist supervisor with doing headcounts, or cover for a teacher who calls out, temporarily leaves, or goes on vacation.
• Assists with planning and implementing academy-wide events; such as graduation, open houses, fall festivals etc.
• Meets with prospective families; communicates appropriately with potential new customers.
• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary to meet staffing needs.
• All employees are required to receive 24 hours of training each calendar year per state requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

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  Must meet state requirements for the position.
• Candidates must have a clear background check to qualify for employment, and understand that random drug tests may be required.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.

STATE REQUIREMENTS (Our facility assists in acquiring and completing all state requirements) Before entering a classroom, candidates must possess the following:

• Valid SS and ID
• TB test
• Temporary Blue Card/Sheriff Card
• $11.50 money order (covers the cost of Nevada Automated Background Check System)

Within first 90 days of employment:

• CPR certification
• 12 hours of Continued Education Online Trainings
• Out of state background checks
• Nevada Registry Certificate (eligible once all 90 day requirements are satisfied)

This job description highlights the essential functions, responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee. Other related duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned and/ or changed at any time with or without notice. By applying, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions and job qualifications as stated above.