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Function:
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 child\'s 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.
Department Overview:
The Boise State University Children\'s Center is Boise State\'s onsite
early care and education center serving Boise State students, staff, and
faculty. We are a fully inclusive program with ten classrooms working
with children ages 2 months through 5 years of age.
Level Scope:
Entry-level 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 day-to-day
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.
Essential Functions:
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 children\'s curiosities and place their
interests at the center of our curriculum. We encourage children\'s
inquiry into their world and support them as initiators, researchers,
inventors, and explorers.
Implement lesson plans based on children\'s interests and a knowledge of
each child\'s assessment and screening data; including acquiring a
general understanding of the Idaho\'s Early Learning EGuidelines and
NAEYC guidelines for accreditation.
Intentionally observe and provide respectful attention to children\'s
words, actions, and creations.
Prioritize the whole child by equally valuing all domains of children\'s
development, including cognitive, communication, motor, physical,
sensory, and social-emotional development. Respect all children\'s 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 Teacher\'s 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
amilies.
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret written information from a variety of
sources to complete assignments/duties, and interact with children,
parents, and staff.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence to track and direct
ongoing activities and work in progress.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, parents, support
staff, and other teachers.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s Degree or relevant professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Childcare License (must receive once started, process takes about two
weeks).
Pediatric CPR/First Aid (must be received within the first week).
Salary and Benefit
s:
Salary of \$33,758.40 annually and is commensurate with experience.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package,
including (but not limited to):
12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New
Year\'s (requires use of 3 vacation days)
Between 12