Assistant Teacher- Afternoon 3-5 year olds

Compensation:

$14.00 hourly

Position Description:

The Interfaith Child Development Center inspires children to grow, discover and develop a love of learning. As an Assistant Teacher you will be part of a vital teaching team that treats each child, family and staff member with dignity and respect, and maintain a professional attitude while providing excellent customer service. The responsibilities of this position under the supervision of the Leadership Team shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities:

• Attend and supervise children at all times.
• Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing daily activities that follow the curriculum under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Assist the lead teacher in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up centers and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Leads the classroom from 2:00pm to 6:00pm when the lead teacher departs and continues with the lesson plan and activities planned for the day.
• Assumes an equal share of the housekeeping responsibilities such as keeping the floor reasonably clean, cleaning tables, and cleaning bathrooms when needed, general pick up of the room, taking out the trash and other duties as needed.
• Assists with serving lunch and /or snack as needed.
• Assist during major school cleaning times such as holiday breaks, spring break, beginning of school year, etc.
• Practice all emergency and evacuation procedures, knowing all routes and take the lead during drills when the lead teacher is absent.
• Assume lead responsibilities, in designated class, when lead is absent (short term or long term) by following lesson plans, curriculum binder and daily class schedule under the supervision of the Curriculum Director.
• Practice open and professional communication with all members of the teaching team, whether email or verbal.
• Have working knowledge of State of Texas Licensing Minimum Standards.
• Participate in 30 hours of professional development from the date of hire (and 24 additional pre-employment hours if you have never worked in a child care setting) per year including, conferences, training sessions and workshops; only 80% should be online.
• Have working knowledge of procedures regarding emergencies and discipline, as well as other child-related procedures as outlined in ICDC Operation Policies.
• Participate and/or attend ICDC Parent’s Club and school sponsored events.   
• Attend staff meetings monthly and Staff In-service days.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and classroom teacher.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Experience teaching children in a similar environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Nurturing disposition

Work Location:

In person

Physical Requirements:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical demands: Standing, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, carrying
• Visual demands: reading and computer usage

Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For infant and young toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life + AD&D
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with corporate matching up to 5%; requires one (1) year of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement and Jury/Court Duty Pay
• Paid holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work with enthusiastic team members who have a passion for service!

*Must work 20+ hours a week to qualify for 403b/30+ hours a week for medical,dental,vision/ 35+ for paid time and ancillary benefits) 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The employee has reviewed this description and agrees that he/she is fully able and can perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.