Assistant Teacher in Gilford - Learning By The Lakes Academy Inc

Learning By The Lakes Academy Inc

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Gilford, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

The position of Assistant Teacher includes assisting the Lead Teacher in fostering an environment to promote
Learning By The Lakes Academy Inc?s core values _of learning, passionate, creative, friendship _and_ partnership_; as well as the mission statement of
Learning By The Lakes Academy Inc?s ?_to make learning creative, engaging and exciting for all children?.

_Lead teachers will prepare lesson plans that are engaging and interactive to the age group they are teaching.

Duties

Essential Duties and Functions:

Day to Day Caretaker
Assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment for children in your care
Change children?s diapers every two hours or more often as needed.
Take potty-trained children to the restroom on an as-needed basis.
Comfort children that are struggling with any aspects of their self-regulation?s ability (feelings sad, angry, hurt etc.)
Report any injuries to the director immediately and provide care according to your ability.
Assist children in falling asleep ? this may include rubbing their backs, rocking or playing _quiet_ music.
Education and Behavior Management
Assist the lead teacher in executing the lesson plans they have prepared
Help to create an environment that fosters learning through play by having activities available to children all day, every day.
Use appropriate, positive behavior management techniques for children in care
Help to decorate room and create spaces/boards that represent the themes of curriculum
Refrain from negative discipline, yelling, or any type of corporal punishment. This is a zero-tolerance policy and failing to comply with result in immediate termination
Training/Compliance
Follow policy, procedures and child care licensing rules
Maintain required training hours (on and off sited)
Seek out additional training in areas of interest/need
Refrain from using your cellphone in classrooms
Maintaining Procedures
Maintain appropriate rations in each classroom during the morning hours and/or evening hours
Follow procedures in emergency handbook if an emergency were to arise
Keep doors locked at all times and follow security procedures as outlined in training.
Be comfortable checking IDs for any unknown guests and follow sign in/out procedure.
Follow all Policy & Procedures that were reviewed with you during training.
Familiarizing yourself with the State of New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Book.

Requirements:

Requirements:

Essential qualifications:

Be at least 16 years of age; and
Work with children only under the direct supervision and observation of a staff person who meets at least the minimum qualifications of an associate teacher.
Notwithstanding above, assistant teachers shall only be alone with a child or group of children if the following conditions are met:
The center director has approved the specific assistant teacher to do this, with approval documented in the employee?s file;
The employee has been deemed eligible to work pursuant to RSA 170E:7, III.
The employee has at least 3 months of experience at the program.
The employee has completed the required trainings pursuant to He-C a); and
The specific activities that the assistant teacher may be alone with children include:
Walking children:
To or from a bathroom.
To or from receiving first aid treatment.
To or from a bus stop; and
From one classroom or area to another within the licensed premises.
Supervising an ill child while waiting for pickup by a parent.
Supervising a group of children for up to 5 minutes when other child care personnel leave the classroom to do a task that cannot be completed by the assistant teacher; or
Supervising any children that may otherwise be without direct staff supervision pursuant to HE-C
Strong written oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and in collaborations with others
Ability to solve problems and act quickly in a crisis
Positive Mindset
Willing to jump in and help where needed
Organization skills
Happy and ready to serve the children and families of
Learning By The Lakes Academy Inc:
Team player
Attention to detail
Must love children
Willing to get on the floor and play with children
Act ridiculous and have fun
Strong written oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and in collaborations with others
Ability to solve problems and act quickly in a crisis
Multitask and work in a highstress, loud environment
Strong decision making skills
Reliable transportation
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude
Flexible and adaptable