What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Latin American Community Center?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the lead teacher in providing a nurturing and educational environment for young students in a dual language setting. The assistant teacher will deliver lessons and interact with children in English while co-teacher delivers lessons and interacts with children in Spanish.
Duties:
-Follows all health, safety and nutrition guidelines set forth by the Delaware Office of Childcare Licensing, Head Start, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
-Supports children’s social and emotional development by:
- Engaging regularly in positive, caring interactions with children.
- Using positive guidance techniques.
- Teaching children self-regulation and problem-solving skills.
- Teaching children how to recognize and talk about emotions.
-Assists in implementing the curriculum and assessment system by:
- Implementing activities from the curriculum that the lead Teacher has planned.
- Changing the classroom environment to reflect the curriculum topic and lesson plans.
- Observing children’s development and learning and entering documentation in Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Implementing activities and strategies to address each child’s individual goals.
- Assisting with the completion of developmental screenings.
-Assists in maintaining a well-organized, developmentally appropriate classroom environment and daily schedule by:
- Keeping learning centers clean, organized and well-stocked.
- Following the approved daily schedule.
- Planning transitions to avoid wait times.
- Completing classroom recordkeeping in a timely and accurate manner.
-Maintains positive, collaborative relationships with parents and co-workers.
-Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor.
Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required, Delaware Early Childhood Assistant Teacher credential preferred
- Completion of a national credential required within one year of hire
- English fluency required
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
- Ability to develop positive relationships with children
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.27 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Wilmington, DE 19805 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
