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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Teacher – Fulltime – Brooklyn – Various (8-4, 9-5 or 10-6).

In this role, the successful candidate : Assist Head Teacher in Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons; work with a team to provide stimulating environment and activities; encourage parent involvement; set individual goals and record anecdotal observations for each child; keep room clean; help with toileting; other various classroom duties.

Job Responsibilities:

Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival Readily accepts and responds to supervisory inputs accordingly Ability to implement suggestions Stays open to constructive criticism and suggestions Communicates directly with supervisor Seeks and asks for help if needed Is willing to help others and steps outside normal job perimeters when necessary Approaches criticism with learning attitude Communicates directly, avoids gossip Offers shares ideas and materials Strives to assume a fair share of work Is friendly and respectful with others Handles transitions well Follows the daily schedule and provides outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permitting Is prepared for day’s activities Is flexible responsive to child interests Anticipates problems and redirects Provides an appropriate role model Provides plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day Provides suitable materials for all activities Develops plans based on goals from observations/curriculum Provides developmentally appropriate activities Plans are carried out in the classroom Lessons plans support all areas of development and reflect children’s interests Turns in lesson plans and children’s observations in a timely fashion Creates an inviting learning environment. Holds parents conferences on schedule Takes an active role in encouraging parent participation Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships Maintains confidentiality 6. Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships Maintains confidentiality Is tactful with negative information Listens and responds well to parents Available and approachable with parents3. Listens and responds well to parents2. Available and approachable with parents3. Listens and responds well to parents Available and approachable with parents Greets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom Does not speak about the child in front of him/ her Ability to make appropriate written documentation and referrals when needed Helps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say sings talks throughout the day and interacts verbally during routines such as diaper changing, hand washing, etc. Ability to set appropriate limits Has a clear and fair discipline procedure Reinforces positive behavior Avoids stereotyping and labeling Ability to work with children who are acting out Promotes self esteem in communications Encourages independence/self help Is aware of developmental levels / changes Knows and shows respect for individuals Uses a modulated, appropriate voice Supervises children closely and effectively throughout the day Always attends to children’s needs before everything else Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. Careful to keep information about children and families confidential Ensures all required paper work are done and / or due on time Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems. Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems. Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems Remains calm in a tense situation Gives ample notice for absences Looks for ways to improve the program Comes to work with a positive attitude Flexible with assignments and schedule Opens to new ideas Follows center’s philosophy and policies Alert in health and safety matter Good grooming and appropriate attire Responsible in job duties Reliable in attendance Arrives on time Puts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening; every effort to prevent SIDS is made Feeds children according to their individual needs, family input, and CACFP guidelines Inspects fire exits and extinguishers regularly Files incident or accident reports accordingly and as needed Notifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurt Uses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as required Uses the Germ Box effectively Follows the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as needed Follows the When to Wash Hand policies as posted in the classroom Follows the hand washing procedures accordingly Inspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play