Full Time Assistant Teacher at First Learning

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Purpose:To be responsible for assisting in the general supervision and management of a classroom of children by performing the duties necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating and educational environment. This includes allowing the children to grow at their own pace and gain in social, physical, emotional and cognitive development.Reports To: Classroom Head Teacher or TeacherSupervises: SelfRequirements:Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in a classroom, on the playground, other Center areas, or on field tripsAble to lift approximately 30 pounds from the floor to a waist high table 25 - 30 times dailyAble to reach a child 20 - 30 feet away within 30 secondsAble to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, and sit on the floor for extended periods of time on a regular basisGood health as confirmed by a physician's statement and proof of being free of tuberculosisNew York State Registry clearanceCriminal History Fingerprint clearanceBe at least 18 years of ageResponsibilities:Adhering to all policies and procedures of First Learning Child Care and the child care licensing regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family ServicesThe care, safety and well-being of all children in the classroom, including attending to children's personal needs, e.g., diapering, toileting, feeding, washing, clothing, comforting, preparing for restAssisting in the planning and implementation of an age-appropriate, open-ended program which coincides with the philosophy of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Assisting in preparing an inviting, clean and organized classroom environment with learning centers and hands-on activities which coincides with the philosophy of NAEYCInteracting frequently with children in a positive, respectful, responsive and encouraging manner which follows the guidelines of NAEYCOrienting and actively supervising children by overseeing both small and large groups of childrenDeveloping parent relationships and communicating directly with parents on a regular basisMaintaining classroom records and keeping necessary written documentationMaintaining a positive work climateCommunicating effectively and directly with other staffAssisting new and substitute staff assigned to the classroomAssisting supervisor and rendering staff support to all other classrooms and employees as necessaryAssisting in the maintenance, general housekeeping and repair of assigned areas and common spacePerforming administrative duties as necessary for the classroom and Center operations Serving in the absence of the Head Teacher or Teacher as necessaryCompleting 15 hours of early childhood training within the first 6 months and every year thereafterMaintaining current Aspire account to record education and training with QualitystarsNYKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of NYS child care regulationsIncreasing knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate activities which correspond with NAEYC guidelinesEffective and tactful oral and written communication skillsAbility to maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parentsIncreasing ability to use constructive methods for maintaining group control and individual behaviorsAbility to use sound judgment and tactAbility to work as a team memberFlexibility (especially in scheduling and practice to respond to the needs of the program)Creativity and patienceTraining and Experience:High School Diploma or its equivalent, ANDA commitment to working with young children in a manner that will encourage the children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual development, as outlined by NAEYC guidelines, ANDAt least one (1) year of related work experience with children is preferred.Requirements: