Toddler Assistant Teacher
Toddler Assistant Teacher
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Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting the emotional and educational needs of all young children. They must assist Lead Teachers with intentionally preparing and maintaining an enriched learning environment for individual children based on developmentally appropriate programs according to NAEYC Accreditation Standards. The Assistant Teacher helps the Lead Teacher assess the needs of each child in their classroom and then uses this assessment data to differentiate and individualize instruction to support each childs developing skills and knowledge. Assistant Teachers are held accountable for nurturing all children responding to their interests and needs and making learning meaningful based on their curiosity and concrete methods. Assistant Teachers assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the curriculum developing ongoing positive partnerships with parents and providing responsive respectful care for individual needs of children; supervising and evaluating all classroom staff volunteers & practicum students in the Lead Teachers absence; maintaining a safe and sanitary environment; performing related work in collaboration with other team teachers.
The Boise State University Childrens Center is Boise States onsite early care and education center serving Boise State students staff and faculty. We have ten classrooms serving children from 2 months to 5 years old providing care and support tailored to a wide range of developmental needs and abilities.
Entrylevel professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving daytoday objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.
Interact frequently and respectfully with all children.
Encourage independence and modeling the use of language.
Respect and build positive relationships with children and families
Create a positive emotional climate for children and staff members
Facilitate positive peer interactions
Create a predictable consistent and harmonious classroom.
Honor and nurture young childrens curiosities and place their interests at the center of our curriculum. We encourage childrens inquiry into their world and support them as initiators researchers inventors and explorers.
Implement lesson plans based on childrens interests and a knowledge of each childs assessment and screening data; including acquiring a general understanding of the Idahos Early Learning EGuidelines and NAEYC guidelines for accreditation.
Intentionally observe and provide respectful attention to childrens words actions and creations.
Prioritize the whole child by equally valuing all domains of childrens development including cognitive communication motor physical sensory and socialemotional development. Respect all childrens right to grow and develop at their own pace.
Implement a developmentally appropriate high quality program for all the children in the group making reasonable accommodations for children with special needs.
An Assistant Teachers responsibility is to use the environment relationships and experiences to facilitate the positive development of all children. The Assistant Teacher must assist in:
Interacting frequently and respectfully with all children.
Encouraging independence and modeling the use of language.
Respecting and building positive relationships with children and families.
Creating a positive emotional climate for children and staff members.
Facilitating positive peer interactions.
Creating a predictable consistent and harmonious classroom.
May perform other duties as needed
Ability to read and interpret written information from a variety of sources in order to complete assignments/duties and interact with children parents and staff.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in order to track and direct ongoing activities and work in progress.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of children parents support staff and other teachers.
Bachelors Degree or relevant professional experience.
Currently have or willing to obtain Boise City Child Care license prior to employment.
Currently have or willing to obtain pediatric CPR & First Aid prior to employment.
- 12paid holidaysAND the University is closed between Christmas and New Years (requires use of 3 vacation days)
- Between 1224annual paid vacation daysfor fulltime Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
- 9.27 University contribution to yourORP retirement fund(Professional and Faculty employees)
- 11.96 University contribution to yourPERSI retirement fund(Classified employees)
- Excellent medical dental and otherhealthrelated insurancecoverages
- Tuition fee waiverbenefits for employees spouses and their dependents
- See ourfull benefits pagefor more information!
Please include your resume cover letter and three references.
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. Were a trailblazing institution nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. Were building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills experiences and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idahos Treasure Valley at
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