Toddler Teacher Assistant

Job Title:

Toddler Teacher Assistant

Reports To:

Classroom Supervisor

Hours/Status:
Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Year Around (250 days)

Location:

Lumin Bachman Lake Community School

9507 Overlake Dr., Dallas, TX 75220

Summary:

The Toddler Teacher Assistant will take direction from the Lead Toddler Teacher in preparation and maintenance of the Montessori environment for students 18 months to 3 years old. This includes organizing and maintaining classroom materials, assisting in the breakfast and lunch program, the set-up and clean-up of the classroom, and other duties as assigned by the teacher.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Support and follow directives of Lead Toddler Teacher;

* Organize materials, making sure they are complete and ready for use;

* Prepare and clean classroom before and after class;

* Help with the maintenance of accurate classroom records;

* Respect confidentiality of information pertaining to children, families, and/or staff;

* Model integrity, responsibility, and respect for all persons as well as an appreciation for ethnic,

cultural, and gender issues and diversity;

* Share responsibility with lead teacher for the safety and physical well-being of the children at

all times;

* Maintain and foster a positive relationship with children and other staff;

* Work with individuals and groups of children as directed by the Lead Toddler Teacher and

* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* High School diploma;

* Associates degree in Early Childhood or a Child Development Associate certification or

willingness to obtain;

* Experience working with young children, Montessori experience a plus;

* Knowledge of or willingness to learn class management skills;

* Ability to take direction from lead teacher and

* Excellent planning and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to perform the following job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations: kneeling, bending, sitting on the floor, pushing, pulling, running, jumping, mopping, dancing, sweeping, singing, standing, twisting at the waist, raising arms above the head, rising from kneeling/sitting position, and lifting/carrying children up to 3 years.

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