Assistant Teacher • Contribute to the planning, implementation and coordination of the comprehensive education program • Support the classroom teacher in ensuring that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children • Support the classroom teacher in providing early learning experiences in social-emotional development, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children • Assist in planning and implementing individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development • Assist in developing and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children • Position themselves strategically in all environments to actively engage children, provide optimal supervision, and facilitate play • Assist with entering and maintaining classroom and child data • Regularly meet with classroom teacher and the Education Director to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration • Identify any developmental concerns for children and share the information with the classroom teacher • Collaborate with teaching team to complete weekly lesson plans • Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy • Develop effective partnerships with families by maintaining open communication and encouraging their input in the educational program • Participate in reflective supervision with the classroom teacher and/or Education Director • Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with classroom teacher, and develop individual plans for own professional development • Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements • Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Highschool or GED required. • Early childhood experience preferred • Ability to participate in and utilize reflective supervision • Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change • Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written • Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure. Ability to prioritize • Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred • Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products. • Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services • Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families • Team player SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.