Assistant Teacher - 4 or 5 Day Class
Assistant Teacher Job Description
Associate’s degree preferred
Overview:
The assistant teacher supports the nursery school teacher in creating a safe, caring and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. As directed, the assistant teacher will assist the teacher in the practical organization of activities and group work and will help ensure the safety and well being of each child. The assistant teacher will report directly to the classroom teacher.
Responsibilities:
Supervision
Education
Operation
Benefits:
To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant background information and a resume to [email protected].
Associate’s degree preferred
Overview:
The assistant teacher supports the nursery school teacher in creating a safe, caring and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. As directed, the assistant teacher will assist the teacher in the practical organization of activities and group work and will help ensure the safety and well being of each child. The assistant teacher will report directly to the classroom teacher.
Responsibilities:
Supervision
- Along with the head teacher, responsible for the safety and welfare of the children - inside and outside of the school building; during safety drills and in emergency situations.
Education
- Work with the teacher to create a safe, nuturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment in the classroom.
- Assist with day-to-day classroom set up, preparations, and program implementation.
- Complete 3 hours of Professional Development training annually.
Operation
- Assist teacher with setting up classroom for start of school in September.
- Help prepare bulletin boards, cubbies, etc.
- Inspect equipment for cleanliness and safety.
- Assist teacher with classroom management. Address discipline issues according to the TVN Behavior Policy.
- Communicate effectively with parents concerning students (via Bloomz, Email or Phone).
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Attend “Meet the Teacher” Days, Parent Orientation night, Parent Teacher Conferences and Open Houses.
- Assist parent helper volunteers in the classroom.
- Assist teacher with daily set up and clean up of classroom.
- Help conduct end-of-year cleaning, inventory, and disposal of damaged equipment.
- Assist with the class Moving Up ceremony.
- Maintain updated CPR training.
- Adhere to TVN budget when using supplies.
Benefits:
- Competitive part-time salary.
- A schedule that is friendly for families with children. TVN follows the Bethlehem Central School District calendar and all teachers are paid for all district holidays, vacations, and snow days.
- Paid time off for sick and personal days, with increasing amounts of leave based upon tenure at the school.
- A friendly and family-oriented work environment.
To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant background information and a resume to [email protected].