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Job Title: Assistant Teacher
Reports To: Center Director
Status: Level III (Non-Exempt)

Description:
Tending to the daily needs of the children while following the provided activities schedule and implementation of curriculum

Qualifications/Requirements:
A successful Assistant Teacher must be able to adequately perform each essential duty, and have the following education and experience:

• An Assistant Teacher shall be at least 19 years of age and have either:
  1. a high school diploma, or;
  2. 60 college credits, or;
  3. Child Development Associate Credential approved by the National Association for the Education of Young Childre

Essential Duties:
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Ensures that the children are supervised at ALL times.
2. Acts as a liaison between the children and parents addressing problems and answering questions regarding the children.
3. Creates a stimulating environment for the child by conducting developmentally appropriate activities in accordance with the established curriculum.
4. Interacts with and provides guidance and care to all children within the center.
5. Changes diapers and/or assists children with their toilet needs while adhering to hand washing procedures.
6. Greets each child and parent upon arrival at the center.
7. Encourages classroom participation and positive interaction with other children.
8. Redirects undesirable behavior to promote positive socialization.
9. Responds to children’s verbal and nonverbal indications of need and/or requests.
10. Conducts oneself and represents BSA in a positive manner which includes showing respect for co-workers, parents and superiors.
11. Understands the chain of command and accepts criticism and suggestions as an opportunity to improve.
12. Ensures appropriate set-up and shut-down of classroom on a daily basis.
13. Provides exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.
14. Other duties as assigned.

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