Assistant Pre-K Teacher

General Description :

The NC PreK Assistant Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision and management of the children in his/her assigned classroom. She/He is directly responsible for working closely with the Director and parents to ensure that proper care and education is maintained throughout the entire day at the preschool. She/He is expected to work as a team with fellow teachers, show leadership ability by shaping and coordinating the early childhood program.

Main Responsibilities:

• Implement detailed lesson plans in accordance with NC PreK program requirements using Creative Curriculum
• Adapt curriculum to address and met individual goals for children as identified in their individual education plans
• Assess individual and group needs, attending to special needs, specific interest, strengths concerns.
• Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities.
• Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; create and change learning centers as needed
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental engagement.
• Communicate regularly with parents, regarding each child’s progress
• Conduct the required parent/teacher conferences and home visits for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and home
• Document baselines, ongoing assessments in CC Gold according to agency benchmarks
• Work collaboratively with the North Point Academy's administration to build capacity and maintain a positive image of the school’s mission
• Create an educationally stimulating classroom that supports a child’s natural curiosity
• Understand and implement Conscious Discipline methodology
• Create and maintain child portfolios
• Assist in meal preparation, serving and clean up
• Supervise during naptime
• Supervise and engage children during outdoor play
• Ensure all areas used by the children are cleaned and in order
• Recognize the symptoms of common childhood illnesses
• Help with general housekeeping tasks
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of children, parents, program and fellow staff members
• Treat all children with respect at all times
• Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences
• Communicate any concerns associated with children, parents, classroom and teachers to the Program Director
• Dress appropriately in accordance with the established dress code
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Bachelor’s Degree or AAS in Early Childhood Education

• Working knowledge of TSGold and the Creative Curriculum

• Infant, child and adult CPR, basic First Aid preferred

• Negative TB test required

• Qualification Letter from NC Division of Child Development required

Skills & Abilities

• Strong computer skills, to include using the NC PreK required software
• Have working knowledge of children’s physical, emotional and developmental ages and stages
• Able to communicate in a clear and effective manner
• Able to maintain professionalism
• Possess strong organization and planning skills
• Able to respond appropriately to emergencies

Physical Requirements

• Have mobility to ensure the safety of the children
• Perform light cleaning duties
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather
• Work with children on the floor
• Have visual and hearing capabilities consistent with child care licensing safety requirements

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person