Job Description

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