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Assistant Teacher

Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango

Date Posted: 09/02/2021

Location: Endicott, New York

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Description:

The Assistant Teacher shall assist the teacher in planning and carrying out the daily program activities and shall take over all duties in the absence of the Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities:

Assist Lead Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate activities as written in daily lesson plans

Assist Lead Teacher in preparing, in advance, materials needed to carry out daily activities

Manage large and small groups of children, as well as meetings children's individual needs

Utilize a team approach with Lead Teacher, parents, and other classroom teaching staff (to include public teaching an administrative staff when applicable) in the development and implementation of lesson plans and child observation and assessment

Actively participate in children's activities in the classroom and on the playground

Model appropriate behavior, language, and grammar skills for children and parents

Eat breakfast, snacks, and lunch with children; encouraging children to engage in conversation and promoting a pleasant atmosphere during meal time. Use meal periods and information about the food as part of the total education plan

Assist children with the proper health, nutrition, and safety training and encourage self help skills such as eating (serving self), dressing, brushing teeth, toileting, and personal hygiene

Attend monthly parent committee meetings and child/family related meetings (i.e. CPSE, IEP) as required, adjusting regular work schedule to incorporate this time into regular work hours

Participate (when possible) in two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences per child per year

Create an atmosphere that is welcoming to parents and families

Work in cooperation with other staff members to transition children and parents in and out of Head Start

In absence of Lead Teacher assume all responsibilities as described in the Lead Teacher job description

Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following three qualifications:

At least a child development associate (CDA) credential or state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA Credential;
Are enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or related field; or
Are enrolled in a child development associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire.
A physical, TB screening, criminal record check, and Request for Statewide Central Registry are required prior to employment. Physical and TB screening must be updated every two years.
At least one year's experience working with young children in a classroom setting and direct experience working with low income children and families is preferred.
* Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) or Prekindergarten for Three-Year Olds (3PK) Assistant Teachers only - NYS Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) preferred

Application Instructions:

Please complete an online application:

https://www.greaterops.org/forms/employment-application

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