ASSISTANT TEACHER

Easter Seals; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals is hiring an Assistant Teacher for a Full Time position in Camp Springs, MD. The role supports the lead teacher and helps provide a safe, nurturing environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Creative Curriculum and state standards.

Education requirements include a CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education, with bilingual Spanish-English preferred.

Qualifications

• CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education as listed.
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.
• Must pass physical examination, background check and fingerprinting screen.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher with daily classroom operations.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children 6 weeks to 5 years old.
• Assist with developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Creative Curriculum and applicable standards.

Skills

Spanish-English bilingual

Basic computer literacy

Education

CDA / AA in Early Childhood Education / BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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ASSISTANT TEACHER

Full Time Professional Head Start - Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1681

Salary Range: $22.00 To $28.00 Hourly

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher with the overall daily classroom operations. Assistant Teachers are to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They are responsible for the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are aligned with Creative Curriculum, national and state standards.

Education:

• Child Development Associate Certificate OR AA/AS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS in Early Childhood Education
• Bilingual Spanish- English preferred.
• Pass physical examination, background check, and fingerprinting screen, and maintain required Physical/TB screen requirements.
• Intermediate computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation.
• Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed.
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of professional teaching experience required.

Physical/Health Requirements: Must satisfactorily complete a physical examination by a doctor to include submission of information regarding immunizations/vaccinations. Frequently lift, hold and carry children with a range of weight of 10-40 pounds.

Easterseals policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at Easterseals are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.

Easterseals requires all employees to follow its COVID policies and requirements.