Assistant Teacher

United Inner City Services; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider is looking for an Assistant Teacher to help supervise and manage a group of children. The role requires creating a nurturing environment that promotes growth across multiple domains. Responsibilities include following a specific curriculum, ensuring safety, and managing documentation. A CDA or willingness to obtain one within a year, along with an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or a related field, is necessary. Experience in early childhood education is also preferred.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain CDA within one year of employment.
• Must be able to pass state requirements for certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general supervision and management of children.
• Follow Project Construct curriculum and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist in completing required paperwork and documentation.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and report suspected child abuse.

Skills

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Minimum 9 credit hours in Early Childhood

Ability to lift up to 55 pounds

6 months of experience in an early childhood classroom

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or related field

Job description

The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a group of children, and will be supervised, trained and evaluated by the Program Director. The Assistant Teacher is to assist the Lead Teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The Assistant Teacher is also responsible for meeting the same expectations as the Lead Teacher in his or her absence.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow the Project Construct curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
• Maintain and manage a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment both inside and outside that promotes learning
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information. Provide any current information to the Family Advocate as needed
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the center to meet Missouri licensing requirements outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures
• Use developmental screenings, anecdotal notes, and portfolios to assist in developing individualized programming for each child
• Assist in the completion of daily attendance, meal counts, lesson plans, call logs, environments checklists, and parent sign-in books
• Practice family style serving and dining (sit and eat at the table with children)
• Assist in completing all paperwork by the required deadlines; completing reports as specified (ASQ screenings and follow-up, DECA screening and follow-up, DRDP reports, etc.)
• Conduct all required parent/teacher conference and home visits
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by state licensing guidelines and United Inner City Services’ Procedures
• Use down time to meet with the Lead Teacher, complete paperwork, classroom cleaning, reorganization, and compile assessment information.
• All other job related duties

Skills and Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or willingness to obtain CDA within one year of employment, or;
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or related degree with minimum 9 credit hours in Early Childhood, and;
• If placed in a charter partnership classroom, MO DESE Substitute Certification, and;
• 6 months of experience in an early childhood classroom.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to lift up to 55 pounds
• Excessive climbing, walking, bending, stretching and sitting on floor with children
• Exposure to childhood illnesses and diseases
• Exposure to varying outside temperatures (heat and cold)