The New Orleans Teacher Job Board is seeking dedicated Birth-to-Four Lead Assistant Teachers to join our team of qualified educators supporting early care and education centers across New Orleans. We are committed to providing exceptional early learning experiences and nurturing environments for our youngest learners.
Job Summary:
As an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, you will support in providing knowledge and instruction to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, helping them develop their personalities and skills.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood education, capable of creating a relationship of mutual trust with students, and adept at organizing a classroom to make learning an easy and meaningful process. Your goal is to cultivate the children's interest in education and be their dedicated ally in their entire learning and development journey. By becoming an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, you can make a direct impact in the lives of the children you teach, and help support a stronger and brighter tomorrow for our community in New Orleans.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation of curriculum and activities by encouraging child participation.
Actively engage with children and in classroom activities.
Manage the cleanliness and organization of the classroom environment.
Maintain communications with parents through informal discussions.
Encourage self help and good hygiene among children through behavior modeling and scaffolding.
Assist with ensuring a smooth daily transition from home to the classroom.
Provide emotional and behavioral support to children by creating a positive environment that supports emotional connections between children and adults and between children and their peers.
Manage the classroom to support children’s development by setting clear age-appropriate expectations for behavior.
Provide engaged instructional support for learning by using interactions and discussions to promote higher-order thinking skills and cognition.
Follow all center policies and state regulations.
Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Required Skills & Experience:
Preferred CDA Certification - Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate
Preferred Associate’s Degree in Care and Development of Young Children
An understanding of child development
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must pass the Louisiana Child Care Criminal Background Check
Strong oral and written communication and basic computer skills
The ability to work well with others ( staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
Upon hire, must participate in the Louisiana Pathways Career Development System
Job Type: Full-time
Pay:
$12 - $18 an hour (depending on position and childcare center)
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Teachers are eligible for $1,894 to $3,787 in School Readiness Tax Credits each year if they are Level 1 Staff or higher in the Louisiana Pathways Career Development Systems and work in an eligible Type III center for at least 6 months of a year for an average of at least 30 hours per week.