Assistant Teacher- Cobber Kids

About the Role Work in a team classroom environment to supervise, teacher, nurture and care for preschool children ages 31 months- approximately 4 years old. Assist the head teacher in planning and implementing of daily activities and child management. This includes, but is not limited to: communicating with families about children's daily experience as well as their overall development, fulfilling state licensing requirements, meeting professional development requirements, and fostering a developmentally appropriate learning environment. What You'll Do Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position. Assist in planning, implementing and supervising a program of daily activities and child management principles- 90% Work with head teacher to execute curriculum themes and daily activities that are developmentally appropriate Prepare materials needed for daily activities with assistance from college students and other volunteers Maintain records of progress on each child’s development and conduct periodic assessments as instructed by the head teacher Provide developmentally appropriate guidance to promote self-esteem in each child Maintain an appropriate safe classroom environment (sanitize toys, room set-up, etc. Work closely with parents to promote their child’s development Encourage parent participation in program activities Communicate with parents about their child’s day (verbal or written) and at periodically scheduled conferences Demonstrate acceptance of varying parenting styles Plan and participate in special activities designed to promote family involvement with the Center 3. Attend staff meetings and other required training - 10% Complete certification in CPR and First Aid and renew as scheduled Complete required in-service training Attend workshops and conferences annually as required by the Department of Human Services licensing standards Complete a physical exam every two years What We're Looking For We're looking for a team player with a positive attitude, excellent verbal and written communication, adaptability with work schedule as needed, ability to work with a diverse group of people, with strong interpersonal skills. Must pass background study. Why Concordia? Cobber Kids is a 4 -Star Parent Aware Rated, NAEYC Accredited Early Learning Center A strong culture of collaboration and learning A thriving metro area with world-class healthcare systems and cultural opportunities A supportive working environment for staff from all backgrounds and faith traditions