UPK Assistant

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Services, the Assistant Teacher develops and implements lesson plans in accordance with the children's developmental level.

• Reports directly to the Director of Early Childhood Services.

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Ibero staff, staff from related agencies and parents.

• Assists the Head Teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program.

• Assist in performing initial assessment of children to determine child's progress and update educational programs accordingly using the COR.

• Communicates with parents regularly to inform them about children's progress.

• Assists in organizing and maintaining classroom to ensure that it is pleasant, clean and safe.

• Assists in preparing environment to enhance children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

• Follows Ibero's policies and procedures and NYS regulations.

• Assists in maintaining attendance records, weekly plans and other required documents as assigned.

• Informs the Head Teacher and Director of Early Childhood Services of any parent concern.

• Encourages and helps the children develop a positive self-image in an atmosphere of love and trust and guides children in a positive manner.

• Supervises and ensures the safety of all children.

• Coordinates special activities or field trips.

• Assists with minor cleaning duties as assigned by the Head Teacher or the Preschool Coordinator.

• Reports to the Director of Early Childhood Services any required maintenance and/or repair work in classroom.

• Completes all work in a timely manner.

• Attends scheduled staff meetings, parent meetings, staff training and other center events as assigned.

• Keeps knowledge of children and families confidential.

• Continues to develop professionally.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood Services.

Requirements

High School Diploma, College degree preferred, with Child Development Associate certification (CDA).

• Demonstrated knowledge of child development, early childhood education and appropriate discipline methods.

• Experience working with infants, toddlers or preschoolers.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

• Must have clearance through the NYS Central Registry.A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be considered.

Physical Demands:

The position does require occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 40 lbs. And frequent sitting.