Summary

The Assistant Teacher/Teacher’s Aide must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children full time in an early childhood classroom.

The Assistant Teacher/Teacher Aide must meet the Department of Education and Department of Health qualifications as specified in its policy manual.

The Assistant Teacher/Aide reports directly to the Executive Director and or the Education Director.

The Starrett Early Center’s Assistant Teacher/Aide role requires an independent learner who is, detail oriented, efficient, analytical, and reliable.

This role requires someone who can manage multi-tasking on various levels. He or she must be able to follow and execute multi-step directions.

Under the classroom supervision of the Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher/Teacher’s Aide will be responsible for working within the framework of Starrett Early Learning Center to carry out its functions, policies and procedures.

The Assistant Teacher/Teacher’s Aide will provide direct support as deemed pertinent to the Lead teacher in all instructional components and curriculum implementation.

The Assistant Teacher/Teacher’s Aide will serve as a role model in the classroom for students.

He or she will be responsible to grow professionally and maintain an active study plan.

The Assistant Teacher/Teacher’s Aide will work to maintain a positive professional relationship with parents and guardians.

Duties

·Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons.
·Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior.
·Maintain cleanliness and safety of classroom environment and furnishings.
·Assist students with toileting and hand washing.
·Collaborate with teaching teams and parents on a regular basis regarding student progress.
·Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines.
·Possess effective classroom management and demonstrate a strong ability to manage time and adhere to deadlines.
·Demonstrate leadership skills, the ability to multitask and take initiative.
·Complete mandatory 2 hours of training in child abuse maltreatment, identification, reporting and prevention. In addition, must complete a minimum of 15 hours of training each year in subjects related to child health, safety, supervision and early childhood
development.
·Assist the Education Director in making sure Starrett Early Learning Center is clean, safe and in compliance with Department of Health regulations on a daily basis.
·Ensure safety, direct supervision of students, cleanliness and organization is maintained in the classroom at all times.
·Assist in developing a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of children.

Requirements

·Two years of college classes or an associate degree in early childhood education or related program preferred
·NYS Assistant Teacher Certification
·Certification in CPR and First Aid