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The Goddard School

Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

1 month ago

Brentwood

Job Description Overview Assistant Infant/Toddler teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, an Assistant Teacher is responsible to work together with a Lead Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. General Qualifications An Assistant teacher must meet the qualifications of California state and the following qualifications: • the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy., • the ability to interact closely with children at their level., • the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times., • the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);, • the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies., • the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents., • the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of Assistant teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development., • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8., • An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field., • An associate degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8., • A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential., • Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program., • Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field., • 12 ECE units including the core classes to qualify for a teacher position or 9 ECE units including the core classes and being enrolled in a three-unit ECE course to qualify to a teacher/assistant teacher position. Assistant teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment • Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom., • Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom., • Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair., • Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)., • Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times., • Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements., • Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately., • Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present., • Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities., • Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child., • Create a multi-cultural learning environment., • Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning., • Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning., • Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty., • Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children., • Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature and writing., • Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks., • Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities., • Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play., • Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy., • Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills., • Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security., • Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling., • Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty., • Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences., • Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences., • Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child., • Maintain a portfolio for each child., • Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities., • Build teamwork., • Develop lesson plans., • Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards., • Perform child observations and document in their portfolios., • Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives., • Support a code of ethical conduct., • Pursue professional development/continuing education., • Minimum of 6 months working experience in a large center environment., • ACTIVE and CLEAR DOJ LIVESCAN REQUIRED., • Mandated Reporter Certification., • CPR and First Aid Certification., • A current physical examination by a Physician, including a current tuberculin test., • Must submit accurate shot record including MMR, T-dap and Influenza., • An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations., • Complete California state required health clearance., • 401(k), • Health insurance, • Vision insurance, • Dental insurance, • Monday to Friday - 8 hour shift, • No weekends, • Paid time off, • Sick Time off, • Life insurance

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