Assistant Two Year Old Teacher - Kingwood, United States - Kids in Action

Kids in Action
Kids in Action
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Kingwood, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Benefits:


  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Come make a difference Willing to TRAIN If you love kids and would like to share your love for kids with them by teaching them how to play, explore and conquer the world, then we are looking for you

Job Summary

Helps implement the daily curriculum for children in the classroom. Helps oversee and coordinate the children's personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs and positive guidance. Maintains classroom records and developmental checklist. Ensures that classroom and other play areas are consistently clean and safe. Informs parents of their children's progress on a daily basis. Keeps directors informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.


Hours: 8:30 - 5:30, Monday - Friday
Primary


Responsibilities:

Education and Curriculum

  • Helps implement Frog Street Press curriculum activities and lesson plans that promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
  • Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with state regulations, counsels children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
  • Keeps accurate and current records of each child's developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
  • Establishes developmentally appropriate room arrangement, décor, and learning environment in the classroom.
  • Provides written communication to parents. Ensures that daily list of activities is posted for parents. Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
  • Has strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations. (WILLING TO TRAIN)
Interactions with Parents, Staff, and Directors

  • Meets with prospective families and communicates appropriately with potential new customers.
  • Establishes and maintains primary caregiver groups.
  • Observes, records, and reports to directors any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided.
  • Actively participates in center events, staff training sessions, meetings, and programs.
  • Immediately notifies director of needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment or toys throughout the facility. Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health or safety.
  • Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff is not available, such as answering the phones, assisting in management of program.
Health and Safety

  • Implements appropriate emergency procedures in the event of fire, tornado, chemical leak, or other emergency situations.
  • Administers CPR/First Aid or other appropriate emergency procedures in the event of serious student accidents or emergencies
  • Properly maintains educational materials and equipment; ensures that children are using equipment in an appropriate manner.
  • Keeps classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.
Reporting Relationships

The assistant teacher reports directly to the director, he/she also takes direction from other center management personnel.


Qualifications:

The Assistant Teacher must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education, and experience


Education:
Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, or a CDA is preferred.

Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.

The assistant teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.
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