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The Assistant Teacher will work with the Group Teacher to provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the Child Development Center. This includes promoting the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. He/she shall possess an interest in children and their families and be sensitive to their needs. He/she must have the ability to work effectively with others and be open to change.

Curriculum and Supervision

• Maintain classroom routines and schedules which include assisting in activities such as group time, chores, lunch, naptime, outdoor time, arrival and departure of children etc.
• Assist with providing a clean, orderly, physical environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Accept each child at his/her own developmental level and assist in individualizing activities that help the child grow to the maximum of his/her ability.
• Support, plan and carry out a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets individual needs in a classroom setting using developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on interest expressed by children.
• Utilize playground time as a learning experience for the children and as a continuation of the classroom theme.
• Assist in providing children with an environment of acceptance, which will help each child build ethnic pride, develop a positive self-concept, enhance his/her individual strengths and develop positive social relationships.
• Assist with daily attendance records and documentation of excused absences as requested.
• Support Director and teachers in the general implementation of policies and procedures of the Child Development Center.
• Attend all staff meetings and participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.

Assessment

• Assist children in meeting goals that were developed by the Group Teacher, provide on-going assessment on progress and prepare children for future educational experiences.
• Assist with developmental screening and assessments done on each child.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Health and Safety

• Follow all emergency medical or accident procedures.
• Participate in monthly Fire Drills
• Maintain current CPR and MAT certification and other NYC DOH training requirements
• Assure general maintenance and security of facility which includes ensuring that equipment and materials are in good working order and are sanitized on a regular basis.
• Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.

Parent Involvement

• Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Assist in aspects of the administrative component of the Center i.e. parent meetings, registration, inventory control, public relations etc.
• Model positive self-esteem building behaviors when working with children and families.
• Establish a good rapport with families by assisting with parent/teacher conferences as requested and helping them interpret their child's developmental screenings.