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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher by providing safe and developmentally appropriate childcare programs for the children of Growing Seeds Learning Center, LLC. in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

SCOPE
The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to care for children.. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal, territorial and Band legislation and policies. The teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement a program for young children
Main Activities:
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the
children in the program
• Provide nutritious snacks and lunches
• Provide adequate equipment and activities
• Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
• Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
• Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
• Establish policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies
• Be familiar with emergency procedures

Supervise children in the childcare facility
Main Activities:
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling
• Provide opportunities for sleep and rest time
• Build children’s esteem
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
• Implement positive discipline when required
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand

Maintain program administration
Main Activities:
• Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress
• Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files
• Develop daily activity plans
• Perform other related duties

QUALITIES
H.S. Diploma or GED, interest in Early Childhood Education and will commit to obtaining a Child Development Association Certification within 6 months after employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Child development theories and practices
• Safe and appropriate activities for children
• Relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised at all times
• An understanding of a cultural environment

Skills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills
• Team building skills
• Supervisory skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills

Personal Attributes
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of an assistant. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be consistent and fair
• Be compassionate and understanding
• Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment

WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Assistant Teacher will be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. The Assistant Teacher will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children. The Assistant Teacher may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.

Environmental Conditions
The Assistant Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Assistant Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.

Sensory Demands
The Assistant Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

Mental Demands
Caring for children can be stressful. The Assistant Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Assistant Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Growing Seeds Learning Center is a licensed 5 star rated center located in Dayton, OH.

We started with modest beginnings as a home daycare and today we are a full-service childcare and learning facility. We offer tailored programming for infant, toddler, preschool students, and a summer program for school age children. In our robust summer program, we provide educational and experiential learning opportunities throughout the city of Dayton. At the core of our heart we value individuality, diversity of thought, creativity, tolerance and ensure that each person encountered is treated with love and respect. We do this in a safe and nurturing environment while we continually plant the seeds of knowledge so that young minds can grow.