Position description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Educational Program:
Assists the Lead Teacher/Teacher with the implementation of the assigned NLCI early age curriculum (Links to Learning) in accordance with directives and guidelines for implementation and demonstrates understanding of school’s educational programs (e.g. classroom environment, student work bulletin boards, parent communications boards, classroom management, parent reports, assessments, center management, etc.)
Encourages students’ positive self-image and supports individuality, independence, and creative expression while encouraging diversity and varying viewpoints that reflect the local and global communities.
Assists the Lead Teacher/Teacher with lesson planning.
Uses circle time and centers according to lesson plans and provides a balance of activities (indoor/outdoor, large group/small group, etc…).
Assists in creating an educational setting that incorporates individual students’ learning, physical and emotional needs by providing materials and activities that encourage exploration and aid them in developing social skills, problem-solving skills and new ways of thinking.
Assists the Lead Teacher/Teacher with bulletin boards and displaying student work.
Health & Safety:
Maintains a safe and healthy environment, both indoors and outdoors, following all rules and procedures of the school and company as well as state licensing standards.
Ensures that hazardous objects are out of reach of children.
Provides full supervision of children and maintains ratios at all times, keeps attendance records of children throughout the day.
Promptly reports any suspected child abuse to the Principal for appropriate research and notification.
Disinfects mats, toys and other classroom materials weekly or as required.
Carries out, guides and supervises fire drills.
Serves food and monitors children observing food intake and needs of children.
Reports maintenance and equipment needs and safety hazards in a timely manner.
Adheres to school Injury and Illness Prevention Plan including: observation of children for illness, disease or unusual behavior, administering first aid or emergency measures, reporting any findings to the administrative team and the timely completion of corresponding paperwork.
Maintains accurate attendance reports, including Face to Name procedure.
Maintains updated student lists and adheres to any child food allergy requirements, and/or special dietary needs, in each classroom.
Interactions with Students:
Communicates frequently and respectfully with children directly, in child-friendly tones and on their level, including getting down on the floor with children during certain activities, holding or picking up children when needed, being able to help children during naptime and supporting the children’s efforts.
Employs purposeful activities as part of the daily routine, including drop-off and pick-up times.
Ensures rules and limits are established according to school positive discipline philosophy and standards; uses consistency in discipline.
Initiates and models positive interactions in the classroom, on the playground and in other settings, through positive reinforcement and praise.
Helps children and supports families during transitions to and from classrooms.
Encourages students’ positive self-image and supports individuality, independence, and creative expression.
Interactions with Parents and Staff:
Meets and greet children/parents each day in a warm and friendly tone upon arrival and departure.
Presents a favorable image of the school to parents, children, staff and visitors by exhibiting a friendly, caring and warm attitude at all times.
Directs parental concerns/issues and information relative to children’s progress to Preschool Lead Teacher / Teacher. Obtains prior approval from Principal regarding written communication to parents.
Meets and greets perspective families and assists administration with classroom tour or other events.
Professionalism:
Establishes and maintains cooperation with other staff and high level of respect in tone and manner. Works to resolve conflicts quickly.
Follows all school and company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, dress code, assigned work schedule, reliability, dependability, and punctuality.
Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to continually learn, improve skills and adopt new ideas in education and childcare, while remaining receptive to suggestions and constructive feedback from others.
Maintains confidentiality regarding staff, children and families as well as NLCI management and operations.
Stays flexible and willing to work with all age groups.
Avoids gossip and drama in the workplace.
Attends staff meetings, trainings and other school functions, as required and requested.
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