Child Care Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview :

The Blake School Cub House is a Reggio-inspired, licensed child care which serves up to 10 children aged three months to four years of Blake employees. The Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with other staff to design and teach curriculum, and prepare the environment to meet the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of the children in a cozy, nurturing, responsive setting. Respect for children manifested in keen observation and attentive listening is the cornerstone of the program. The Cub House is open during the academic year from mid August to early June, with hours from 10 : 30am - 4 : 30pm. Summer hours may be available to interested candidates.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Collaborate with the Director and Assistant Teachers to develop and implement a progressive Reggio-inspired emergent curriculum based on the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (MNECIPS) and designed for children ages three months to four years old

Supervise and ensure the health and safety of the children at all times

Monitor and support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being of the children

Use effective research-based strategies to support the children's behavior management skill development

Use observation, anecdotal record keeping and documentation to assess the children's growth and understanding

Design and modify curriculum in response to the children's interests and needs

Support each child's individual needs, interests and growth as well as the collaborative creative process of the group experience

Use a broad range of materials in designing the children's learning experiences

Create and maintain an organized, aesthetically pleasing environment

Maintain vigilant attention to and resolve any safety concerns that arise from the facility or the children

Communicate effectively and frequently with families

Keep current with best practices in early childhood education

Meet yearly child care education and certification licensing requirements

• Share the responsibility to clean and sanitize materials and surfaces daily

Minimum Qualifications :

Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or higher

Early childhood coursework, CDA or degree preferred

Must have 6 months of experience working in child care, daycare, and or a preschool center

Respect for children and their potential

Understanding of children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental stages

Effective management skills

Ability to work with children, parents and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, interests and experiences along with a commitment to equity and pluralism

Evolving knowledge and ability to increase children's knowledge, awareness and respect for the similarities and differences between one's self and others

Passion for on-going learning and professional growth

Collaborative working style

Flexibility, confidence and the ability to contribute to a positive work environment

Creative, joyful approach to learning and teaching

Experience with progressive, constructivist early childhood models

Proven ability to effectively monitor and adjust ever-changing priorities in order to meet children's needs

Strong written and oral communication skills

Working Conditions :

Work environment will be active, loud and messy throughout the day

Part of each day will also be spent outside

Essential Physical Requirements :

Position involves much lifting, bending, squatting, reaching and pushing

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day

Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations

Benefits :

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) 8% match

Vacation & Sick Time

Life Insurance

LTD / LTC

Pay Range :

20.00 - $22.00 per hour

This salary range includes the expected annual salary for this position. In making a salary determination, we consider professional experience, applicable qualifications and other job-related factors. Based on these factors, a candidate's salary offer could exceed this range.