ACCOUNTABILITY

The Assistant Teacher will report directly to the Lead Teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support lead teacher
• Keep classroom in order and all classroom activities
• Assist lead teacher with both long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
• Learn the curriculum and be ready to take over when lead isn’t there.
• Maintain daily open communication with parents.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to take direction and follow through.
• Do lunch breaks for other teachers.
• Be flexible and jump into classrooms where needed.
• Report any suspect abuse to Director.
• Keep incident/accident reports.
• Must be able to lift to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Ensures that all class boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class.
• Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time and bathroom activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
• Provide the children with the verbal praises and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.
• Attend in-service and staff meetings.
• Meet all applicable licensing requirements.
• Observes all rules and regulations of Bloom Day School and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children
• Maintains overall professional personal appearances adhering to the guidelines offered in the training manual.
• Follow opening/closing procedures
• Maintains the Bloom Day School professional attitude and work behavior.

UPON EMPLOYEMENT

• Must meet all Bloom Day School and local, state, or national basic health requirements as well as other requirements.
• CPR and First Aid training, as required.
• Must complete all necessary company employment and payroll forms.
• In states where required, personnel will have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed.

BENEFITS

• Florida Blue health insurance
• Aflac supplemental insurance
• HSA with medical plan
• FSA
• 401K and matching
• Continuing Education
• Bloom tuition discount
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday and bereavement pay

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