Classroom Assistant

Purpose

To assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment for children.

Develop warm relationships with the children.
Interact, initiate, and encourage the children in the activities throughout the day.
Help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach, according to the school’s philosophy and policy.
Be aware of the classroom atmosphere and act in the best interests of children. Immediately report any inappropriate behavior towards a child to a supervisor.
Become a valuable team player by developing a cooperative and supportive attitude with members of GBN staff in the room and school.
Develop friendly, warm communications with the parents through positive greetings at drop off and/or pick up.
Set up and/or clean up classroom activities to include making breakfast, preparing snack, and classroom laundry.
Attend staff meetings as requested.
Assist with the health, safety sanitation and maintenance of the classroom, kitchen, and all school ‘shared’ areas (laundry room, staff break room, main kitchen, and storage areas).
Read all school communication books (all school by time clock, classroom & parent).
Continued, frequent use of the classroom communication notebook to leave notes for the assistant and lead teachers.

Provide positive feedback to parents (written or verbal) as requested by the lead teacher.
Assist lead teacher and assistant teacher in lesson planning.
Assist lead teacher and assistant teacher in writing newsletters.
Attend parent meetings as requested.
Clearly direct substitutes or floaters when they are in the room with specific directions.
Take action to discipline a child in accordance with school policy.
Take the initiative to do the ‘extra’ things that enhance the classroom environment and program.

Report to Assistant Teacher or Lead Teacher (person/s who you work with in the classroom).
In absence of Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher, report to Age Level Coordinator.

Leaving the classroom.
Giving direction to other staff members. (May be requested to give direction to floaters/substitutes).

Minimum: 30 college credits, one year of experience and 6 ece hours or 60 college credits with 6 ece hours.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Associates of Arts, or CDA and/or equivalency with experience in full day child care setting

Ability to relate joyfully to all children.
Ability to relate well to staff and families.
Decision making skills and judgment to handle crisis situations.
Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
Sensitivity to children’s individual needs.
Ability to use appropriate and positive discipline.
Dependability.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor in all situations.
Willingness to accept supervision and follow program goals, training manual, staff regulations and personnel policies.
Daily attendance and punctuality. (Consistent staff with minimal absences is required in our program).
Ability to lift and carry a 40-pound child to safety.
A physical every 2 years with a T.B. clearance.
Obtain 15 hours of professional in service training every school year.
CPR /First Aid Training (See HR Director)
Attend family festivals as requested
Attend all day staff in-service
Physical stamina to maintain rigorous pace and demands of a child care program.

3 to 8 hours per day, depending on scheduling and the school’s needs