Infant / Preschool Assistant Teacher

*Job description* *Summary/Objective*:The Assistant Teacher provides support to the Lead Teacher in the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all students in their care.
Assistant Teachers also must develop partnerships with parents in order to engage and encourage parent participation.
*Essential Functions* * Ability to maintain classroom control * Maintain a safe and healthy classroom * Uphold confidentiality * Be prepared to take on the role of lead teacher when needed *Daily Tasks* * Build relationships with parents and staff * Provide a safe and clean environment for the students * Assist the lead teacher with student supervision in the classroom, common areas and playground * Actively engage in classroom activities * Assist the lead teacher with classroom control * Distribute projects and assignments to each student’s folder * Assist in the completion of reports as needed (health, incident, accident, daily) *Weekly Tasks* * Make copies of classroom materials * Inventory each student’s cubby for items needed (clothes, diaper, wipes, etc) * Assist the lead teacher with lesson plans as needed * Sanitize cots * Check classroom equipment and materials to ensure they are in good repair * Help resolve issues or concerns with parents as they arise-know when to involve the front office administration *Monthly Tasks* * Laminate teaching materials as needed * Assist the lead teacher in updating classroom décor to reflect lessons * Assist the lead teacher in developing projects/crafts for the month *Abilities* * Decision Making * Leadership * Ethical Conduct * Teamwork *Physical Demands* The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
*Position Type/Expected Hours of Work* This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday and hours are typically 8am-5pm.
Extended hours may be necessary as needed to cover staffing during business hours.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $9.
00 - $13.
50 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Trussville, AL 35173: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: One location Closed Job Type: Full-time Pay: $10.
00 - $15.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person