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Assistant Teacher

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Patterson, AR, USA
Full-time
  • Assist in planning and conducting activities with Head Start Teacher to meet individual needs of children in accordance with the daily schedule.  
  • Engages with children during all activities throughout the day.  Provides constant supervision of children during all learning activities indoors and outdoors and ensures safe environment. 
  • Provides a balanced program of child initiated and teacher directed activities, active and quite learning activities, and opportunities for individual, small group, and large group learning activities.      
  • Maintains classroom discipline using developmentally appropriate techniques.  
  • Maintains documentation as required by agency. 
  • Participates in Professional Development Plan including CPR and First Aid. 
  • Will be required to take lead in absence of teacher. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. 
  • Makes routine decisions around day to day execution of the job. Good time management and organizational skills. Works closely with management to ensure program compliments Head Start Standards. Keeps manager informed of important issues. Builds effective relationships within the organization, the children and their families.    
Educational Background: 
Technical/other training or better in Early Childhood Education.
Skills/Experience: 

Behaviors

  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 28 2018
Active Until: 
Aug 28 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit