Assistant Teacher

Ulster Community College Association is seeking an Assistant Teacher/Floater to work in the Children’s Center. The Assistant Teacher will assist the Director and Head Teacher in the general supervision and management of the children, following guidelines and policies outlined in the Staff and Family Handbooks. Responsibilities include creating a safe and stimulating learning environment, interacting positively with children, assisting with activities, communicating with parents, and maintaining a professional work environment.

Requirements

• Assist in creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for the children.
• Interact with children in a positive, respectful, and encouraging manner.
• Assist in the planning and teaching of activities which promote the positive emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized classroom with learning centers.
• Assist children in their personal care needs, toileting, diapering, feeding, washing, clothing, and comforting.
• Assist in performing a Daily Health Check of each child.
• Keep parents informed about classroom activities, projects, events through verbal interactions, newsletters and calendars, parent information board, and daily sheets
• Assist in communicating with parents about each child’s growth and development
• Develop supportive partnerships with the parents
• Maintain a professional relationship with other teachers
• Work cooperatively with other teachers and with support staff in Center
• Maintain professional attitudes, loyalty, and confidentiality.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
• Maintain an understanding of regulations put forth by the Office of Children and Family Services
• Receive and maintain First Aid/CPR/ AED training
• Be supportive of the Center and Administration
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Assist in supervising the Center when the Director or Assistant Director is unavailable.

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities