Job description

Job Description

Assistant Teacher
Must reflect the mission and vision of Maple Leaf Academy and provide high quality care for children.

REPORTS TO:
Assistant Teachers are under the supervision of the Lead Teacher in the classroom and report directly to the Executive Director

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Engages each child in the classroom with hands-on learning and assists the lead teacher as they execute their role.

_ _Will adapt to the specific needs of the classroom in support of the lead teacher.
_ _Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for age group

• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times.
• Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children, sanitizing tables, chairs and play/learning items daily
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
• Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing as appropriate
• Support children during lunchtime and ensure that their nutritional needs are fulfilled.
• Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times
• Be warm and nurturing with children
• Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children
• Be customer service orientated and professional

• Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Maple Leaf Academy
• Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire
• Submit to state of Indiana background checks.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Patience and flexibility; ability to manage preschoolers in a calm manner
• Ability to relate well to young children and adults.
• A nurturing teacher approach exhibiting respect for all and joy for teaching
• A commitment to fulfill the mission of Maple Leaf Academy
• A commitment to maintain professional attitude and loyalty to the Academy
• A commitment to treat children, parents, and staff with respect and dignity

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school degree or equivalent education
• Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs
• Be available to work as late as 5:30 pm
• Have dependable transportation

Updated 06/22

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and visitors must wear a mask and take temperature at the door.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jeffersonville, IN 47130: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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