2 1/2 to 3 year old Assistant Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Public Schools is seeking a qualified assistant teacher for the transitional twos class. The role involves building relationships with students, assisting with lesson plans, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Ideal candidates are energetic, caring, and flexible, with a commitment to supporting children's development.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Reimbursement for classroom supplies

Reimbursement for health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Birthday and work anniversary gifts

Meals provided

No nights or weekends

Participation in T.E.A.C.H. scholarship

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Familiarize with classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students and families.
• Implement lesson plans and assist lead teacher.
• Maintain classroom safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Caring

Energetic

Patient

Safety-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Indiana Public Schools | Anderson , IN 46016

We are looking for a caring, energetic, Jesus-loving, qualified assistant teacher in our transitional twos class!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Build culturally responsive relationships with up to 14 students, their families, and other team members.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge and follow state regulations, Paths to QUALITY requirements, and Conscious Discipline.
• Attend all required staff in-service meetings and workshops.
• Participate in 20 hours of training per year.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions training.
• Implement lesson plans as directed by the lead teacher.
• Assist with managing the classroom through Conscious Discipline and establish routines and expectations. Quickly intervene as appropriate when a situation is unsafe.
• Greet children and families upon arrival and connect at dismissal.
• Interact with all children throughout the day during each activity.
• Have a constant awareness of how many children are in the room and maintain required ratios.
• Facilitate mealtimes - set the table, serve food, demonstrate manners, fill out appropriate documentation, assist children with clean up
• Assist children with diapering and/or toileting and hand washing. This may include lifting children ten to thirty pounds onto the changing table.
• Clean and sanitize tables, changing tables, and toys.
• Create a calming environment during naptime, pat children as needed, and provide alternate activities for non-nappers.
• Assist the lead teacher with assigned duties and activities.

Expectations: Assistant teachers should familiarize themselves with the routines of the classroom. Clear communication with the lead teacher is essential. Assistant teachers need to be observant, quick thinking, patient, and safety-oriented. Assistant teachers should be friendly towards children and families as well as other team members. Assistant teachers are required to be caring, flexible, and energetic.

Qualifications: Assistant teachers must be at least eighteen years of age or older and have a minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for classroom supplies
• Reimbursement for health insurance through the marketplace
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Birthday and work anniversary gifts
• Meals provided throughout the work day
• No nights or weekends
• Participation in the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship to cover tuition for a CDA, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree