Preschool Assistant Teacher -(Youngstown)
Company: The Goddard School - Boardman
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
OverviewAn AssistantTeacher at The Goddard School is responsible
for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing
learning environment. Additionally an Assistant Teacher is
responsible to work together with a Lead Teacher and in conjunction
with the entire faculty.General QualificationsAn Assistant Teacher
must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth
in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including
the following:
- Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a
hearing aid
- Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective
lenses
- Ability to speak and be understood under normal
circumstances
- Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without
corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the
building during emergencies
- Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children
are involved
- Ability to respond immediately to emergency
situationEducational QualificationsAll candidates, who wish to be
considered for the position of Assistant Teacher must meet one or
more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements
that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing
authorities:
- A Bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood Education,
Elementary Education, Child Development.
- A Bachelors degree or higher in a related field, including 18
semester hours of completed coursework related to young children
birth to age 8.
- An Associates degree or higher in Early Childhood Education,
Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field1.
- An Associates degree or higher in a related field, including 18
semester hours of completed coursework related to young children
birth to age 8.
- A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
- Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing
Program.
- Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited
Associates or Bachelors degree program in Early Childhood Education
or a related field.Assistant Teacher ResponsibilitiesAn Assistant
Teachers responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the
following:Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing
learning environment
- Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and
developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support
the goals and developmental level of the children in the
classroom
- Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
- Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency
procedure(s)
- Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
- Ensure that children are always within state ratio
requirements
- Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills)
immediately
- Perform major cleaning during times when children are not
present
- Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children
and includes a routine and learning opportunities
- Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and
proceduresAdvance childrens physical and intellectual competence
- Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
- Create a multi-cultural learning environment
- Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials
- Interact with the children to support play, exploration and
learning
- Encourage children to talk with each other and with the
faculty
- Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for
all children
- Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn
about books, literature and writing
- Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and
blocks
- Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and
child-directed activities
- Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play
- Integrate GSI resources (including Enrichment Programs) into
lesson plansSupport each childs social and emotional development
and provide positive guidance
- Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy
- Plan and implement activities to develop childrens self-esteem
and social skills
- Plan and implement activities to enable childrens feeling of
security
- Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as
well as the environment, through positive modeling
- Respect cultural and ethnic diversityEstablish positive and
effective family relations
- Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and
faculty
- Encourage families to become an integral part of their
childrens learning experiences
- Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are
made to feel a part of their childrens learning experiences
- Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
- Maintain a portfolio for each child
- Maintain the classroom Parent BoardEnsure an effective program,
responsive to childrens needs
- Assess supplies and materials needed to implement
activities
- Build teamwork
- Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans
- Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards
- Perform child observations and document in their
portfolios
- Use assessment tools (eg, Progress Reports, Childrens
Progress)Maintain professional commitment
- Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives
- Support a code of ethical conduct
- Pursue professional development/continuing education
- Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and
professional growth opportunitiesFOREIGN DEGREES
- All foreign degrees MUST be converted to U.S. credits.
- All foreign courses and/or credit hours must be converted to
U.S. standards.Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To
- Elementary Education
- Home Economics
- Child Development
- Child Life
- Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education
- Special Education
- Child PsychologyRelevant Coursework
- Child Development
- Human Growth and Development
- Educational Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Methods: Age Birth to 8 years
- Childrens Literature
- Developmental Assessment of Young Children
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Nutrition
- Health and Safety
- Child Care Administration
- Student Teaching: Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade
Keywords: The Goddard School - Boardman, Youngstown , Preschool Assistant Teacher -(Youngstown), Education / Teaching , Youngstown, Ohio
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