Assistant Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Assistant Teacher plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and enriching learning environment for our children. They are responsible for: Ensuring the well-being and safety of children: This includes providing attentive supervision, care, and guidance to meet the individual needs of each child. Promoting positive relationships: Building strong relationships with children, families, and staff is essential for creating a supportive and collaborative community. Implementing curriculum and schedules: Effectively delivering daily lessons and activities aligned with program goals and ensuring smooth execution of the daily schedule. Maintaining a stimulating classroom environment: Cultivating a space that encourages learning, creativity, inclusiveness and the growth of each child and the group as a whole. Adhering to reporting requirements: Demonstrating meticulous compliance with all regulations and standards set by reporting agencies such as: DFPS, Texas Rising Star, CACFP, SA Metro Health, and NAEYC. Stepping up as needed: In the Lead Teacher's absence, the Assistant Teacher is prepared to take on full responsibility and ensure the continued smooth operation of the program. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires face to face interactions with staff, board, vendors, and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position. 

• CHILD CARE AND SUPERVISION: Direct and Active Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times  through attentive and adaptable supervision. Developmental Learning: Assist with the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual children's goals. Warm and Safe Environment: Create and maintain a nurturing, clean, inclusive and stimulating classroom that fosters exploration and growth. Engaging Activities: Prepare and implement daily indoor and outdoor activities aligned with the curriculum, encouraging all children's participation. Developmental Records: Track and document children's skills using Teaching Strategies Gold assessment tool and maintain individual portfolios showcasing progress, to include photographs, samples of artwork, writing, benchmarks, etc.; and is responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of the children at all times. 
• COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: Positive Interactions: Maintain positive and professional communication with children, parents, and staff through face-to-face, verbal and ProCare system interactions. Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with team members to create a supportive and positive team environment. Confidentiality: Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information. Feedback: Be receptive to and incorporate feedback from lead teaching staff.  
• ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS: Maintain Reports: Assist with maintaining