Assistant Teacher bei Focus: HOPE

Description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher 

Department: Early Learning

Reports To: Program Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Summary:

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teacher in providing high-quality early education experience for children. This role includes assisting in the implementation of curriculum, maintaining classroom organization, and promoting a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans aligned to program      curriculum and standards.
• Support children’s learning and development through active engagement, small-group facilitation, and individualized      attention.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment; set up learning centers and materials daily.
• Observe and document children’s progress, behavior, and milestones; share insights with the Teacher to inform instruction and family communication.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with families regarding classroom activities and children’s development, following confidentiality guidelines.
• Assist with daily routines (arrival, meals, toileting, rest time, transitions) while reinforcing health, hygiene, and safety practices.
• Promote positive guidance and social-emotional learning using program-approved strategies.
• Monitor supervision and ratios consistently; ensure children are accounted for at all times.
• Support the creation of a welcoming, culturally responsive environment that affirms all children and families.
• Prepare materials, organize supplies, and help with classroom displays and documentation of learning.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and coaching, applying feedback to practice.
• Follow all program policies and procedures, including mandated reporting, licensing, and health/safety requirements.

NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by the position in this job classification. Not all duties assigned are included. It is expected that an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA in Infant/Toddler or Preschool (or ability to obtain within program timeframe) preferred, relevant college coursework in      Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Experience working with young children in a group setting preferred.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Special Recruitment Events

Recruitment is everyone’s responsibility to ensure all programs are fully enrolled. To that end, all staff is responsible to participate in special community or recruitment days. Some of these days maybe on weekends and staff are still required to participate. The following days are mandatory:

• Focus: Hope Walk / March
• Spring Bling
• Family Fun day
• And specialized days that are identified from the Program Director or management

In-Kind

All staff have a responsibility to support the program to meet the non-federal share (in-kind). Staff are strongly encouraged to recruit parents to volunteer within the program. Additionally, staff are also encouraged, when possible, to support the program by recruiting community members for volunteers and personal donations. When purchases are voluntarily made to promote the program, those expenses can be used as a donation and can be claimed as in-kind.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

Benefits: 

Paid Vacation Time 

Paid Sick Time 

13 Paid Holidays Per Year 

401K Match 

Medical 

Dental 

Vision 

Life and AD&D (Employer Paid) 

Voluntary Life and AD &D 

AFLAC (Voluntary) 

Short Term Disability (Voluntary) 

Long Term Disability (Employer Paid) 

EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 

FSA Plan (Flex Spending Account) 

Paid Parental Leave (Up to 4 Weeks) 

Focus: HOPE is an equal opportunity employer. Focus: HOPE does not discriminate in its hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination practices against any employee based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or handicap or disability unrelated to an employee’s ability to perform his or her job.??As a part of this commitment, Focus: HOPE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please email [email protected] describing the accommodation.