Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

Under general supervision from the ECE Leader and/or Assistant Program Manager, the Assistant Teacher works as a team player in facilitating the learning process and supervision of children (two weeks – 5 years old) in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Early Childhood Program. Jointly supervises and participates in the training of children, parents, staff, and volunteers, as needed.

Primary functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities among other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

• Coordinates with the Teacher(s) and Teacher Aide(s) in all phases of the ECE Center classroom to ensure a well-managed purposeful program responsive to all participants' needs. Maintains scheduled center activities, follows lesson plans, and documents accordingly. Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulations.
• Implements federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures. Follows guidelines set in the SRPMIC and ECE Policies and Procedures Manual. Implements the performance standards as reflected in the SRPMIC ECE Program Plan. Writes observations for developmental milestones for children in the classroom. Assists with the implementation of lesson plans and ensuring plans are in line with Head Start Arizona early learning standards.
• Assumes the Teacher's responsibilities in his/her absence from the classroom.
• Supervises children along with the Teacher(s) and Teacher Aide(s). Assists in planning, organizing and attending parent meetings, as needed or required. Assists and supports Teacher(s) in evaluating and conducting individual assessments for the children. Observes strict confidentiality guidelines regarding children and families. Assists in educating parents and volunteers about the ECE Confidentiality Policy. Prepares and conducts anecdotal assessments on the children for parents during Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the classroom by following the ECE Policy for classrooms, which includes, but is not limited to, putting materials away each day and cleaning tables before and after meals and activities. Arranges the physical environment with the Teacher(s) to make the center safe, healthy, interesting, and developmentally appropriate. Assists in maintenance and upkeep of classroom supplies, materials, and equipment.
  
  Assists in obtaining needed supplies and materials for the classroom.
• Assists Teacher in leading the tooth brushing or mouth care activities with children on a daily basis. Disinfects toothbrushes daily and replaces mangled toothbrushes as needed. Cleans/disinfects surfaces, toys, and materials according to the required schedule.
• Reports suspected abuse/neglect/maltreatment and other social service related incidents to the appropriate ECE staff. Reports any repairs and maintenance needs concerning the center or classroom facility and playground to the ECE Program Manager.
• Pursues basic Pima or Maricopa language skills diligently and continues to expand from words and numbers to practical phrases. Assists in presenting a minimum of one (1) cooking activity for general nutrition and one (1) cultural food cooking activity each month.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled staff meetings and ongoing training designed for ECE Teaching Staff as well as supplemental education training. Serves on at least (2) job related committees annually.
• Administers and reviews required screenings along with the Teacher(s). Submits all screenings and referrals, for special services to the appropriate ECE staff within forty-five (45) days of the child’s enrollment.
• Works cooperatively with identified ECE Exceptional Student Services staff in the development of goals for children with disabilities, the provision of direct services, and any required documentation.
• Develops and implements in accordance with the Teacher(s) and Aide(s), a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children based on the individual interests, needs, and abilities of the children in the classroom and the group as a whole. Considers goals and objectives for each child and for the group as a whole and assists in developing realistic lesson plans responsive to the needs of all.
  
  Assists in creating an environment and daily curriculum, which reflects a developmentally appropriate anti-bias, multicultural approach.
• Participates in the team assessment of each child developmentally. Determines individual goals, involving families in the process. Participates daily in team planning of curriculum with the Teacher(s) and other appropriate staff, encouraging and using suitable input from families.
• Supervises and participates in developmentally appropriate outdoor play activities daily.
• Performs other related duties as…