JOB TITLE: Substitute Teacher Assistant

EMPLOYER: Martin Luther King Community Center DEPARTMENT: Education

REPORTS TO: Director of Education

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education; assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents; observing and documenting children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to staff; implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the implementation of curricula activities and encourages participation by children.
• Actively engages in activities; manages cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourages self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Helps ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
• Follows all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintains personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:

• Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.

• Computer skills required:

• Word Processing Software (Word);
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);