Substitute Assistant Teacher

Description:

To assist the Group Teacher in preparing and facilitating the educational curriculum for a group of children under his/her care.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Group Teacher, the Assistant Teacher is responsible for:

I. COMPLIANCE ADHERANCE

• Helps to create learning centers in the classroom in accordance with ECERS, DOH Article 47, and Head Start Performance Regulations.

• Help develop appropriate limits for children and deals with limit setting in accordance to the Discipline Policy and Procedures and DOH Article 47.

• Observes the schedule of the Center and adhering to its established personnel policies and practices.

II. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Helps prepare and maintain classroom environment daily.

• Helps to Develop and implement appropriate daily activity schedule.

• Assists and shares responsibility for keeping equipment and materials accessible and in good condition.

• Assists the Group Teacher and the Teacher’s Aide in keeping equipment accessible and in good, clean, sanitized condition.

• Takes responsibility for removing any damaged or unsafe equipment and reporting it to the Center Director or to Maintenance so that necessary actions can be taken.

• Meet and Greet children and families daily.

• Assist Group Teacher in encouraging families to volunteer and participate in their child’s program.

• Assumes responsibility and role of Lead Teacher in the absence of the Group Teacher.

III.   CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION/ASSESSMENT

• Assists the Group Teacher to ensure that an appropriate and approved curriculum is implemented for the development and growth of children enrolled.

• Assists the Group Teacher with documentation, input data and record keeping.

• Supervises a given group of children, the Assistant Teacher assists the Group Teacher in developing lesson plans and in the planning and execution of daily program activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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