Assistant Teacher

Job Description: Job Summary
The Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher with creating an environment that supports children’s natural desire to explore, experiment and discover, helping them to achieve their optimal ability ensuring a safe and healthful environment. They assist with preparing the program and lessons and helping with the supervision of students. They are responsible for implementing positive discipline techniques and assuring that personal care needs are met.Essential FunctionsMust be able to assist during Center evacuation, which can involve navigating stairs, crossing streets, and physically assisting childrenDemonstrated ability to relate to and work with children with endurance to maintain continuous activity for up to six hours at a timeAbility to immediately and appropriately identify and respond to a crisisExercise good judgment, be proactive, take initiative, problem solve, and make sound decisionsAbility to lift children (up to 50 pounds), walk, bend, stand, squat and sit on the floor (with the children) throughout the course of an eight-hour day, and push children in strollers and “Bye-Bye Buggies”Visual acuity of at least 20/40 (with corrected lenses if needed) to supervise children individually and in groups of 25, maintain accurate records, read curriculum materials, read story books to children, verify identification of escortsAbility to operate classroom equipmentAbility to work outside in all temperatures and humidity ranges as well as in centers that may not have air conditioningQualifications
Education
High school diploma and at least two years of experience working with children
Associates Degree preferred
Teaching Certificate preferred
*Must be 18 years of age or older
Experience
•\tMinimum of two years (2500 hours) of experience working with children Company Benefits: For over a century, we have been known as a leader in the field of early care and education because we have been providing high-quality programs to young children. At FELS, we understand that when we invest in our staff, we invest in our children. We have an excellent compensation package including:

16 Vacation Days
10 Sick Days
13 Paid Holidays
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Reduced Child Care Tuition
Hire anniversary day off after 5 years
Birthday day off after 10 years
Participation in the TEACH program