Assistant Preschool Teacher - Greenfield

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher in an integrated setting to carry out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. Works as a team member with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs. May be reassigned to various classrooms / centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Duties

Assist with weekly preparation of daily lesson plans, including objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom.

Assist in developing an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established school readiness goals and outcome goals.

Remain up-to-date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards, child care licensing regulations and other applicable regulations and practices.

Assist with completing mandated 45 day requirements and ongoing assessments.

Assist with scheduling and arranges meetings, and documents parent-teacher conferences and home visits as required.

Take charge in the class in the teacher's absence.

Encourage parent involvement in Head Start and other agency programs.

Support social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.Assist with addressing any special needs questions and concerns.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding / willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Requirements

Benefits

Offering $19.46 to start, a higher rate will be considered based on previous relevant teaching experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation, Paid Personal, Paid Sick Time

Paid School Breaks

Employee Assistance Plan

About Us

LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services. Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization.Help Starts Here.

LifeWorks Community Action promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all agency programs and services.We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who embrace and support an inclusive and equitable work environment.