Assistant Teacher Purpose of the position: To assist head teachers with providing quality childcare to all classroom children in accordance with developmentally appropriate practice. Specific Responsibilities: • Manage classroom materials and equipment on a daily basis. • Maintain a safe and healthy classroom and outdoor play environment according to Department of Health guidelines. • Assist the Head Teacher with classroom management and adherence to classroom schedule. • Attend to the physical needs of children in a caring and kind manner. • Directly supervise the activities of the children under the direction of the Head Teacher. • Assist with the implementation of individualized curriculum plans. • Assist each child with the activities and classroom routines of the day. • Assist Head Teacher with developing curriculum plans based upon observations and assessments of each child in the classroom. • To build positive relationships and effectively communicate achievements and concerns with the families of children in their care. • Assist with the implementation of each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan or Individualized Education Plan when applicable. • Contribute to a positive, pleasant and emotionally supportive classroom atmosphere for each child and family in the program. • Performs other tasks as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of High School diploma and CDA. Relationship with others: • Work closely with all members of the center staff to provide comprehensive services to all families enrolled in the center. • In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics: • Be team players • Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and the families that are served within the center. • Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with families served by the center. • Have a willingness to learn and implement current approaches in the Early Childhood Development field.