Job Description:
Have you ever wondered, how you could make a lasting impression in the lives of a child?
Do you have a strong desire or passion to empower young children?
Do you enjoy the smiles of young children? Do you get excited from the energy and the natural inquisitive nature of kids? Would you like to work in the education industry? If you answered yes then we want to hear from you.

Our Vision: At EarlystART We envision a community where children thrive and families flourish.

We are looking for Assistant Teachers in the Kansas City Metropolitan area that enjoy working with pre-school children.

Overview
The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a group of children, and will be supervised, trained and evaluated by the Early Learning Director. The Assistant Teacher is to assist the Lead Teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The Assistant Teacher is also responsible for meeting the same expectations as the Lead Teacher in his or her absence.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Creative Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
• Maintain and manage a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment both inside and outside that promotes learning
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information.  Provide any current information to the Family Advocate as needed
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the center to meet Missouri licensing requirements outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures
• Use developmental screenings, anecdotal notes, and portfolios to assist in developing individualized programming for each child
• Assist in the completion of daily attendance, meal counts, lesson plans, call logs, environments checklists, and parent sign-in books
• Practice family style serving and dining (sit and eat at the table with children)
• Assist in completing all paperwork by the required deadlines; completing reports as specified (ASQ screenings and follow-up, DECA screening and follow-up, DRDP reports, etc.)
• Conduct all required parent/teacher conference and home visits
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by state licensing guidelines and United Inner City Services’ Procedures
• Use down time to meet with the Lead Teacher, complete paperwork, classroom cleaning, reorganization, and compile assessment information.  
• All other job related duties

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree or CDA
• MO DESE Substitute Certification (if place in a charter partnership classroom)
• 6 months of experience in an early childhood classroom

If you are interested in this role and meet the qualifications, please apply at the link below.
https://earlystart.bamboohr.com/careers/42?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D