*Under the supervision of the assigned Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher shall be responsible to:*
* Work with assigned group of children applying Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
* Supervise the children at all times
* Facilitate and nurture the development of each child’s self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy.
* Respond quickly to children’s different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, abilities, and cultures.
* Assist teacher in carrying out goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
* Assist in an equal share of joint housekeeping and class preparation, ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom in cooperation with other staff.
* Assist teacher with documentation of daily needs and service plans, collection and input of screenings and ongoing assessment documentation (anecdotal records, observations, performing daily health observations.
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* Assist the teacher in developing and implementing daily and weekly lesson plans.
* Assist care giving routines and implementation of health plans.
* Assist in planning and carrying out open-ended activities for different levels of development and multicultural diversity of enrolled children.
* Assist the teacher in maintaining effective communication with parents, including home visits for parent/teacher conferences.
* Assist with transition into the program and exiting out of the program.
* Attend monthly staff meetings and in-service training.
* Assist with the recruitment effort.
* Contribute to a healthy and successful nutrition program by eating center prepared meals with the children.
* Continuing education as assigned.
* Registering on the Montana Early Childhood Project's Practitioner Registry (if not already registered.
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* Other duties as assigned.
*Required Education and Experience:*
* Age 16 or older
* High School Diploma OR working towards obtaining HiSET
* Current Infant, Child & Adult CPR certificate and Current First Aid certificate required, but can be completed shortly after hire.
* *MUST OBTAIN CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE WITHIN 1 YEAR OF HIRE*
*Knowledge and abilities:*
* Requires ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
* Sensitivity to needs of low income population and to multicultural beliefs and practices.
* Ability to work with high risk families.
* Ability to maintain accurate records and submit in a timely manner.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Flexibility and ability to work as a team member.
* Ability to problem solve and organize.
* Ability to speak before a small group.
*Physical Abilities:*
* Ability to see at normal distance.
* Ability to hear normal conversations and sounds.
* Ability to use hands and fingers to fill out required forms.
* Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop down 75% of the time.
* Ability to safely lift or assist children weighing up to 60 pounds.
*Salary:*
The starting wage for an Assistant/Floating Teacher with a high school diploma starts at $15.
00 per hour.
Wage is DOE and will be negotiated.
*Benefits:*
* 401(k) investment plan with employer match
* Paid time off that increases with seniority
* Health Insurance with employer contribution
* Dental & Vision benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
*Schedule:*
We are looking for someone to join our team from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, with a 1 hour lunch break.
Hours can be negotiated.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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