Child Development Center Assistant Teacher

Bright-Beginnings,-Inc.-5; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bright Beginnings, Inc. in Washington, DC is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in promoting the social, emotional, and physical development of every child enrolled.

You will help implement the High Scope curriculum and ensure adherence to Head Start, NAEYC, and DC regulations in daily classroom activities. Responsibilities include maintaining child progress records, assisting with home visits and conferences, and creating a nurturing classroom environment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED with CDA or 15 ECE credit hours, and one year of teaching experience may substitute for CDA.
• Must demonstrate experience and interest in working with young children, parents, and volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development, including working with parents.
• Team player with effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet program needs.

Aufgaben

• Assist Lead Teacher in developing activities promoting social, emotional, and physical development per Head Start and DC regulations.
• Maintain records on each child’s progress for planning and compliance with Head Start standards.
• Support full implementation of Head Start, NAEYC, and Title 29: DCMR standards in daily operations.
• Observe and review each child’s progress and develop portfolios and plans.
• Establish positive relationships with children and families to promote growth and self-esteem.

Kenntnisse

Mission alignment

Communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Early childhood knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED with CDA or 15 ECE credits

Tools

Windows-based programs

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Child Development Center Assistant Teacher

Full Time Education Washington, DC, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1083

Salary Range: $51,006.00 To $54,262.00 Annually

Reportsto:

Child Development Site Supervisor/Lead Teacher

None

ExemptStatus:

NonExempt

WorkSchedule:

Full-Time

Bright Beginnings, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates early childhood and family learning centers for families in Washington, DC. Using a two-generation approach, Bright Beginnings Inc. works to ensure every child experiencing housing instability is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged; develop school-ready and kindergarten-prepared children; support families in breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty; and partner intentionally to eradicate disparities and remove obstacles to economic mobility.

Summary:Responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing activities that promote the social, emotional, and physical development of each child enrolled in a group following Head Start Performance Standards and Title 29: District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

• Assist the lead teacher in maintaining records on each child’s progress and development for planning and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Assist the lead teacher in implementing with fidelity High Scope, an evidenced-based curriculum according to policies and procedures.
• Assist the lead teacher with the full implementation of Head Start, NAEYC, and Title 29: DCMR performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations, and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development center, including developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist the lead teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing child portfolios and individual plans to promote each child’s growth and development.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Developapositiverelationshipwitheachchildandpromotethedevelopmentofself-esteemandself-discipline.
• Establishapositiverelationshipwitheachchild’sfamilyandshareinformationaboutthechild’sdayattheCenter.
• Assist the leadteacherinconductinghomevisitsandparent/teacherconferences.
• Assist the leadteacherin fully implementing IndividualFamilyServicePlans(IFSPs)orIndividualEducationPlans (IEPs) and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.
• Assist the leadteacherwiththemaintenanceawell-organized,safeandattractiveclassroomenvironmentconduciveto the optimal growth and development of children.
• Assist the lead teacher with classroom maintenance, ensuring safe and sanitary conditions by completing daily health and safety checklists in the classrooms and playground.
• Ensure universal precautions are kept at all times, including washing hands upon entering the classroom, after diapering, toileting, before and after meals, and after contact with bodily fluids.
• Assist the lead teacher with implementing health procedures daily, including following medication administration procedures, tooth brushing, sanitation, and administering First Aid/CPR.
• Assistwithevacuationofchildrenduringfiredrills,naturaldisasters,andanyotheremergencies.
• AttendallstaffmeetingsandprofessionallearningprovidedbyBrightBeginnings.
• KeepabreastofcurrentknowledgeinthefieldofEarlyChildhoodEducation.
• Maintainsconfidentialityofchildrenandfamiliesatalltimes.
• Otherdutiesasassigned.

Qualifications:

• Missionandculturealignment;
  • High school diploma or GED with a CDA or 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education AND one year of teaching experience can be substituted for CDA;
  • Mustdemonstrateexperienceandinterestinworkingwithyoungchildren,parents,andvolunteers;
  • Must demonstrate a strong knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development, including working with parents;
  • Mustdemonstratesuccessinworkingasamemberofateam;
  • Musthaveeffectiveandstrongcommunicationskills(orallyandwritten);
  • Mustdemonstratetheabilitytoworkwellwithyoungchildren;
  • Mustbewillingtoworkflexiblehourstomeettheneedsoftheprogram;
    • KnowledgeofHeadStartPerformanceStandardspreferred;
    • StrongcomputerskillswithexpertiseinWindows-basedprograms,suchastheMicrosoftOfficeSuite;
    • MusthaveDClocalandFederalcriminalrecordclearance,ChildProtectiveRegistercheckstatus, andsubstance abuse testing; and
    • DocumentationofTuberculin-freeconditionandhealthscreeningonanannualbasis.

Physical Demands:

• Beabletolift25-50lbs.
• Beabletowalk,squat/kneel,siton the floor,see,hear, andspeak.
• Be able to raise objects from a lower to a higher location or move objects horizontally from one location to another.