Support Teacher Job Description

Position: Support Teacher Reviewed: 2008

Immediate Supervisors: Lead Teacher and Child Care or Education Program Manager

Position Full Time (8.5 or 12 months)

Objective: The support teacher is responsible for assuring that the classroom and educational program meet the mission of CCCC and complies with all program standards, policies, and procedures specific to the program. The support teacher will implement program activities under the direction of the lead teacher.

Qualifications / Job Preferences: An Associate or higher degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education (credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree) or a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade3) or Early Childhood Special Education. Employees may be provisionally hired if they agree to sign a Professional Development Plan describing how the employee will meet qualifications in a 5 year period.

Job Requirements:

  1. Be able to follow and carry out duties and responsibilities as described in the CCCC Policies and Procedures Manual, staff handbook, licensing requirements, and other written guides and materials.
  2. Be able to keep accurate records, documentation, and organize work effectively.
  3. Be able to successfully communicate and work positively with parents, co-workers, and community professionals.
  4. Receive a current TB screening and complete a physical examination, which verifies physical constraint job requirements.
  5. Fulfill all job training requirements i.e. First Aid / CPR, Blood borne pathogens.
  6. Complete 20 hours of STAR’s training within first year of hire or receive an educational exemption.
  7. Successfully pass a background check as required by CCCC.
  8. Have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Essential functions / major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Direct Classroom Service:

1. Curriculum:

  • Assist in the implementation of direct services to the enrolled children and their families, which meet the individual needs of all children with concern for their interests, culture, special needs, individual style and pace of learning.
  • Provide a learning environment designed to enhance social, emotional, cognitive, language, creative, and physical/health development of each child.
  • Conduct screenings, on-going assessments and continual observations on children. Maintain progress records of each child’s growth and development and prepare reports and portfolios to be reviewed by parents.
  • Provide positive and appropriate child guidance techniques.

2. Environment/Health and Safety:

  • Assure classroom sanitation (bleaching tables, clean-up, dusting, sweeping, etc.) are done on a regular basis. This includes maintaining storage rooms, the outdoor play environment and performing regular inspections to assure all equipment and facilities are in good working order.
  • Maintain and track materials/supplies assigned to the classroom.
  • Be knowledgeable of health policies that include but are not limited to: medication administration, allergies, first aid kits, emergency/evacuation plan, sanitation/hygiene, etc.

Leadership:

  • Attend weekly team meetings and planning sessions.
  • Promote clear and constant communication between all staff members and program managers.
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner by following daily, weekly, and monthly teacher responsibilities, and other guidance.

Parent Involvement:

  • Ensure effective communication with families through home visits, conferences, phone calls and classroom contact.
  • Conduct parent conferences and home visits according to the scheduled dates.
  • Assist in planning and implementing regular classroom activities, per schedule.
  • Provide an array of opportunities (during class time and evening hours) for participation.
  • Invite parents to become involved in the development of the program’s curriculum.

CCCC Program Support:

  • Sustain overall program operations by providing assistance as needed in other classrooms, bus monitoring, kitchen assistance, housekeeping duties, and administrative assistance (perform other duties as assigned).
  • Encourage and track classroom parent / community involvement. Obtain federal share hours to ensure program requirements are met.
  • Track child attendance and notify enrollment specialist with concerns.
  • Participate in program committees, program wide events, activities and community partnership groups / activities. Must represent CCCC in a professional manner throughout the community.
  • Participate in required meetings, trainings, and conferences to maintain current knowledge of early childhood development. Complete 15 hours of professional development training per year.
  • All employees are expected to work in a professional manner, assuring that all adults and children are treated with mutual respect.
  • Assure that all records and information concerning children, staff and families are kept confidential.

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CCCC is an at will employer.