ASSISTANT TEACHER

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

Job summary

Easterseals is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Full Time Professional Head Start program at Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD. The role supports the lead teacher in daily classroom operations and aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, following Creative Curriculum and state standards.

Applicants should have a CDA or AA/AS or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, bilingual Spanish-English preferred, and must pass health and background screenings.

Qualifications

• Education: CDA or AA/AS or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education.
• Spanish-English bilingual preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Physical requirement: lift up to 40 pounds.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use email, word processing and internet navigation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Computer literacy

CPR and First Aid certification

Lift 40 pounds

Education

Child Development Associate Certificate

AA/AS in Early Childhood Education

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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ASSISTANT TEACHER

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

2 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.