Under the supervision of the ECC Director, the assistant teacher shall be responsible for:

Children:

·  Creating a classroom community that encourages independence, inquiry, and empathy

·  Maintaining proper supervision of children at all times, keeping in line-of-sight of all children, and fostering age-appropriate risk-taking

·  Designing an aesthetically appealing classroom environment that supports play and exploration and evolves as the children’s interests change and develop

·  Integrating Judaism into daily classroom life with attention to the Jewish calendar and Jewish values/big ideas, connecting with synagogue supports as needed 

·  In collaboration with head teacher, keeping observational notes on individual children to track progress, strengths and concerns in all areas of development—social emotional, cognitive and physical

·  Collaborating with head teacher on the content of reports and referrals for ongoing schools and/or for special education evaluations as needed to be reviewed by the ECC Director

Colleagues:

·  Promoting a healthy working environment where all members of the classroom are treated with respect and kindness

·  Meeting regularly with fellow classroom teachers to collaborate by sharing ideas, planning curriculum, and working on documentation including daily journals and journey binders

·  Sharing in all classroom responsibilities including but not limited to setting up daily provocations, cleaning the classroom and toys, caring physically for children, and replenishing supplies as needed

·  Welcoming SEITs or other service providers and establishing the tone they are expected to maintain within the classroom

Parents:

·  Promoting a friendly, engaging community among classroom parents

·  Maintaining open communication with parents both individually and as a group—this includes but is not limited to daily journals, emails, conferences and phone calls

·  Ensuring that parents feel welcome to share thoughts, ideas and be an active part of classroom life

·  Maintaining professional boundaries with parents as personal staff information should not be shared with families in person, email or via social media 

ECC:

·  Attending and participating in weekly staff meetings

·  Interacting professionally and respectfully with all staff

·  Utilizing resources to continue independent professional development

·  Assisting in maintaining organization and cleanliness of communal areas of the ECC

·  Contributing to the growth of the school community through reflective practice and the sharing of innovative ideas

Prior early childhood classroom experience. 

• Minimum Education Level: CDA Credential (with credit-bearing certificate)
• Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Send resume to mkalmar@swfs.org.