Assistant Educator
Job Summary
- Provides a safe, and healthy environment for young children and meets all internal and external regulatory agencies policies and procedures
- Implements and participates in educational activities for young children to promote the development of cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of each child
- Responsible for the general supervision and management of each classroom with the purpose of following company's Mission and Values statement
- Develops and encourages positive parent and educator relations
Supervision/Health And Safety
- Supervises and monitors children at all times
- Ensures that all activities offered are implemented in a safe and efficient manner
- Provides positive guidance to children that includes redirecting, positive language and positive reinforcement
- Recognizes, documents, and takes appropriate action of suspected child abuse and neglect, illness or accident
Program
- Implements educational activities including a variety of themes and subjects such as language development, math development, diversity, gross and fine motor skills development, self-help skill development, science, art, music, health and hygiene, social studies and self-esteem
- Individualizes one-to-one and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children in each classroom
- Follows a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences for each child
- Teaches in a variety of techniques which include modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing for the children
Parent Relations
- Respects and communicates in a professional manner with parents to build long term relationships with families
- Maintains confidentiality concerning child issues and handles this information in an appropriate manner
Educator Relations
- Promotes and maintains good working relationships with other educator members as well as members of the management team
- Participates in scheduled educator meetings
- Meets or exceeds all internal and external regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily and meet the Education/Experience, Personal Skills/Characteristics, Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability, Physical Conditions, Work Environment and Environmental Conditions listed below.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.