Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Centers)

The mission of each CPC Early Childhood Center is to foster a lifelong love of learning in each of our students. Our staff foster positive learning experiences through love, respect, quality education and professionalism. Early Childhood Centers serve approximately 300 students from ages 1-5 in multiple locations throughout the city.

Requirements

• Assist the regular classroom teacher in providing a safe and caring environment for students by ensuring/and following the overall CPC's health and safety plan.
• Assist in the implementation of a developmental-interactive curriculum by providing instruction, as needed, according to plans as prepared by the regular classroom teacher
• Assist the regular classroom teacher in communication with parents/guardians verbally as needed and during parent teacher conferences concerning children progress.
• Report emergencies to the Education Director or otherwise designated person in charge
• Provide professional interactions with students, co-workers and families.
• Help with group teacher supervision and mentoring of volunteers.
• Maintain a classroom environment which promotes active learning. Work with students to help reinforce learning objectives.
• Maintain daily classroom routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, setting up meals, etc.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to CPC Early Childhood Center policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive union benefits package
• Salary and benefits provided through union contract DC1707