Assistant Teacher Infant/Toddler Room

Description

Full time opening for Assistant Teacher Infant/Toddler Room 30 Hours a week, with Benefits included.

The Assistant Teacher, Infant/Toddler Room, provides responsive care to infants and toddlers. The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a welcoming environment where children have the opportunity to learn and explore. He/she assists in supervising classroom staff and communicating with families. The Assistant Teacher monitors for safety and supports peer interactions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure daily implementation of classroom curriculum
• Conduct the necessary tasks to open and close the classroom
• Verify the proper completion of paperwork for each client as well as the classroom
• Manage appropriate maintenance of the classroom
• Manage scheduling and supervision of preschool support teachers.
• Assure that daycare licensing rules and regulations are being followed at all times

ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT

• Communicate daily with teachers and parents via email and/or telephone.
• Maintain classroom materials and necessary paperwork.
• Assist with maintaining client files and records.
• Participate in necessary client meetings.

LEADERSHIP

• Participate in efforts to strengthen UCP’s reputation as being a preferred employer by fostering staff growth and celebration, strong supervision, guidance and support, and development and recognition.
• Reinforce highly integrated communication and collaboration within and among the team.
• Participate in a minimum of two events per year (fundraiser, community, promotional, etc.) to assist UCP in living up to its mission and/or meeting its organizational objectives.

Requirements

REQUIRED

• 18 years of age
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid/BBP certifications within 60 days of hire. (agency provided)
• Must obtain Safety Care certification within 30 days of hire. (agency provided)
• Must obtain BHP certification within 12 months of hire. (agency provided)
• Valid State of Maine driver license, reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance, and willingness to use own transportation for work.