Position Summary:

The Assistant Teacher will assist in the day to day activities to prepare children, infants to 5 years, for elementary school by developing their vocabulary, social skills, and behavior.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintains a safe play environment Sanitize toys and play equipment. Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas. Dress children and change diapers. Observes and monitors children's play activities. Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits. Assist in keeping records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, and meals served. Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books. Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls. Regulate children's rest periods. Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children. Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.