This Assistant Teacher role is in a Christ-filled early childhood environment, providing diverse and rewarding experiences for children. The teacher will provide excellent care, supervision, and hands-on interaction with children, following an approved age-appropriate curriculum.
Responsibilities
Be attentive to the needs of each child and provide excellent care, supervision, and hands-on interaction
Work as a smooth team with other teachers in the classroom by anticipating needs and creating smooth transitions
Be proactive in caring for and engaging with children, logging daily activities, cleaning, changing diapers, serving meals, preparing materials, lesson planning, and FOCUS documentation
Give teacher breaks and assist in the kitchen
Assume responsibility for the supervision, health, and safety of the children in care at all times
Treat each child with dignity and respect, ensuring their full participation
Meet every child’s physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and social needs by understanding their unique needs and providing extra support as needed
Utilize positive classroom management techniques in guiding children towards self-discipline in a loving atmosphere
Adhere strictly to the center guidance policy
Follow the class schedule, developing efficient routines and smooth transitions
Know and follow New Mexico state licensing guidelines at all times, as well as center policies and procedures
Maintain great communication with the administration, other staff, parents, and children
Eat meals with the children family style
Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the authorities and director immediately
Report any incident to the director and lead teacher immediately
Utilize first aid/CPR training to care for ill or injured children
Ensure the first aid kits are well stocked and available at all times
Maintain great communication with the lead teacher to ensure quality care, consistency, and smooth transitions
Eliminate distractions to ensure focused supervision of the children at all times
Update the parent app in a timely and accurate manner
Perform daily checks to ensure the classroom is free of any hazards and in compliance with state regulations
Demonstrate a love and passion for God and model that behavior for the children
Maintain an engaging arrangement, appearance, décor, and teaching environment of the classroom with 6 clearly labeled and well-functioning centers according to the lead teacher’s direction
Receive regular feedback from administration and the lead teacher and implement it immediately
Work together with other teachers towards the established goals for each classroom and for the center as a whole
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Follow weekly lesson plans with guidance from the lead teacher in accordance with the center’s curriculum, policies, and guidelines
Understand the teacher’s vision, goals, and pathway towards achieving those goals and work together to achieve them
Modify the program to suit the children’s individual needs and interests considering social and emotional needs, cultural differences, language, developmental delays and advances, disabilities, special talents and interests, individual learning styles, and paces
Assist the lead teacher in planning for and preparing materials for activities in advance
Request any items needed at least a week in advance
Assume an equal share of joint housekeeping, maintaining a clean and tidy classroom, bathroom, playground, and all other areas of the facility
Maintain an organized teacher station, with clear labeling
Maintain teacher and family boards current
Maintain diaper changes/potty training and supplies
Maintain positive and harmonious parent/center relationships, and inform the center director of any conflicts that may arise
Maintain open lines of communication with parents by responding promptly to messages, daily logging all activities, and posting pictures and videos
Keep the lead teacher informed of any relevant conversations with family members
Build relationships with families ensuring the full participation of each child through strong teamwork with families
Attend and actively participate in all monthly staff meetings
Help prepare and attend special events like field trips, graduations, holiday programs, parent conferences, etc.
Seek to constantly learn and improve as an educator by attending trainings and related courses
Requirements
Genuine faith-filled believer who models Christ and lives out their Christian faith
Relates joyfully and compassionately to children, families, and staff members and takes every opportunity to pray with and for them
High School diploma or GED
45 Hour Course or equivalent
Child Development Certificate or Child Development Associate Credential or higher, or willing to obtain
Current First Aid & CPR Certificate or willing to obtain
Required FOCUS certifications/training for 5-star accreditation or willing to obtain
Able to lift 35 lbs.
Able to adequately supervise children and take action during an emergency
Speaks and writes fluent English
Available for a full-time 40-hour a week shift Monday through Friday with varying hours as needed
Minimum of 24 hours of training annually
Benefits
Accrued Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
Dental insurance
Childcare
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Important Details
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with varying hours as needed
About the Company
Newsoul Learning Center is a vibrant, Christ-filled environment for early childhood experiences. Their hours of operation are 7:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday.