Assistant Teacher

Teachers Assistant

• Contribute to the planning, implementation and coordination of the comprehensive education program


• Support the classroom teacher in ensuring that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children


• Support the classroom teacher in providing early learning experiences in social-emotional development, literacy, language, mathematics, sciences, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children


• Assist in planning and implementing individual educational plans for children, which supports their development socially, intellectually, linguistically, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development


• Assist in developing and maintaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment favorable to the development and personal growth of children


• Position themselves strategically in all environments to actively engage children, provide optimal supervision, and facilitate play


• Assist with entering and maintaining classroom and child data


• Regularly meet with classroom teacher and the Education Director to review classroom and child data, develop action plans, and support goal achievement through active collaboration


• Identify any developmental concerns for children and share the information with the classroom teacher


• Collaborate with teaching team to complete weekly lesson plans


• Collaborate with the family engagement specialist and other personnel to promote individual children's goals relating to communication skills, health habits, physical skills, development of self-awareness, and early literacy


• Develop effective partnerships with families by maintaining open communication and encouraging their input in the educational program


• Participate in reflective supervision with the classroom teacher and/or Education Director


• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with classroom teacher, and develop individual plans for own professional development


• Implement all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements


• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; conduct daily health and environment checks; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Highschool or GED required. 


• Early childhood experience preferred


• Ability to participate in and utilize reflective supervision


• Ability to communicate in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change


• Advanced command of the English language and grammar, both verbal and written


• Ability to meet deadlines, stay well organized and work under pressure.  Ability to prioritize


• Experience working successfully in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations preferred


• Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products.


• Commitment to the mission and programs of SCO Family of Services


• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families


• Team player

Salary range:

Varying Credentials - $33,743 to $36,058

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.