Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood

Job Summary:

Early childhood/primary school educator with classroom experience.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the developmental considerations, phases and patterns of growth of young children.
• Build deep relationships with students, families, faculty and staff to foster a culture of respect and belonging.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision during all activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Support the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and stimulates each child’s individual development.
• Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans promoting exploration, creativity, and discovery.
• Attend all required training, supervisory meetings and other professional development workshops.
• Engage in reflective supervision with the lead teacher.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences, back to school night and parent meetings both during regular working hours and, at times, before and after regular working hours.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers, counselors and administrators.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
• Strong knowledge of course subject matter is preferred.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and methods for teaching diverse learners.

• Early childhood/primary school teaching experience.
• Ability to work with children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Valid teaching certification.