Assistant teacher early childhood program

Description:

An assistant at Learn and Grow Child Care will ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.  He or she will utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at set forth by the lead teacher. An assistant at Learn and Grow is warm and nurturing with children and a positive role model for all care giving staff and children.  We are a customer service orientated child care service and ask that all employees provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Learn and Grow Child Care.

Responsibilities:

Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)ü

Approach parents and speak with them about their child(ren)

Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children

Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service

Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children

Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events

Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing

Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management

Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization

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