We are looking for energetic and motivated Part-Time Assistant Teachers! Am and Pm Shifts available. Please email intent to apply and resume to email provided.
Position Title: Teacher Assistant
Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Director, but works under the direction of lead teacher
Job Summary: Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing a program of developmentally appropriate activities to meet social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of a group of children assigned. (Age level 1 month - 5 years) A teacher assistant is responsible for the care and safety of assigned children and maintenance of classroom and materials.
Job Responsibilities
1. Program Responsibilities
A. Interact positively with children and provide an appropriate role model.
B. Follow curriculum and lesson plans established by the lead teacher.
C. Assist teacher with planning and gathering of materials needed to implement daily activities.
D. Follow established center procedures and routines without immediate supervision.
E. Participate in training and mentoring regularly.
F. Respect diversity in enrolled families; greet children and parents with warmth and sincerity and a non-judgmental manner.
2. Supervision Responsibilities
A. Supervise, or be responsible for the supervision of, all the activities of all your students. Ultimately, you’re responsible that the rules are carefully enforced. Your responsibility for supervision extends into the area of prudent judgement; you are responsible to see that the actions of all children and staff in your charge are, at all times, in keeping with the safety and well-being of all children, staff, facilities and equipment.
B. You are expected to know the number of children in your care at all times. Frequent head counts are required. If you are covering a break for a teacher, it is your responsibility to know who and how many you are watching.
C. Supervise or be responsible for the supervision of bathroom times. Change diapers or clothing as necessary.
D. Never leave children unsupervised. This includes naptime. A teacher must be present in the classroom at all times and all children must be in a teacher’s view.
E. Fill out accident reports when needed. Give the original to the parent and give a copy to the Administration for the child’s file.
F. If you are out of ratio, you must notify the office immediately.
G. Implement all policies of the Center in health and safety.
4. Personal Responsibilities
A. Comply with the following dress code: All staff members are to dress in as professional a manner as possible while maintaining comfort and ease in working with the children. All clothing must be neat, clean and in good condition. Slacks or jeans are preferable. A detailed dress code is available in the staff handbook.
B. Display a positive attitude toward your job, the Center, children and staff. Avoid any conversation that is not supportive of the Center, program and/or staff. Your mention of problems, suggestions and grievances are welcomed by administration.
C. Show respect for all fellow staff members, regardless of their roles and for all children and families.
D. Work cooperatively as a member of the staff team in the room assigned and perform responsibilities as determined necessary to benefit children.
E. Work or assist in non-assigned classroom as needed. Assume new assignment if administration determines it necessary to the overall good of the Center.
F. Maintain confidentiality at all times for all people; parents, children and staff.
5. General Responsibilities
A. Report to work on time for your shift.
B. Clock in and out regularly on your timecard. Overtime must be authorized in advance and initialed by the Director on your time card.
C. Notify the Director or Assistant Director at least two hours in advance if you are going to be absent. Call immediately if you are going to be late.
D. Attend all scheduled staff meetings
E. Help serve all meals. Be responsible for following all health regulations with regards to serving food. Be responsible for sweeping, wiping down tables and room clean-up in a timely manner after each meal.
F. Follow the same rules as the children. (i.e. no sitting on tables. etc.)
G. Be thoroughly familiar with the emergency procedures established by the Center.
H. Keep the playground walkways swept and free of rocks, sand & wood chips.
I. On the playground, interact with the children, not only other staff. Position yourself so that you are near the children, moving with them.
J. Breaks are to be taken in the lounge or outside of the center not in a classroom.
K. Use positive discipline techniques. Redirect and engage the children in problem solving when at all possible. Request support when needed.
L. Be thoroughly familiar with the Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers Chapter 338-150 Washington Administrative Code)
M. Smoking is not allowed on The Seedlings campus.
N. No shift is permanent. Shifts will vary according to enrollment and administrative needs. Staff will be sent home early of the enrollment indicates the need.
O. Gossip is unprofessional and unacceptable.
P. Keep all teacher items and bleach bottle out of the reach of children.
Q. I.D. ANYONE you are not familiar with before releasing a child. Check for proper authorization before release.
R. Complete the MERIT 10 hour annual training requirement. Upgrade job performance and personal skills by attending conferences, courses, seminars when able and by reading job-related journals and periodicals.