Job description
Families and Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization that has provided early education and resources to families for over 50 years! FCR Head Start/Early Head Start programs are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated early childhood educators to join our team in locations throughout Durham and Orange Counties.
This position is employed through Families and Communities Rising, Inc. The Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in implementing the daily program activities and meeting all educational mandates for a group of up to 16 three and four year-olds in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices established by NAEYC guidelines.
- Assist in lesson planning as requested by Lead Teacher and where appropriate. Be familiar with lesson plans daily, and assist with facilitation of activities.
- Participate with the teacher in conducting two (2) parent/teacher conferences for all families in the class.
- Ensure that the highest level of safety possible is maintained both indoors and outdoors, including maintaining supervision of children at all times.
- Participate in family style dining during meals.
- Guide children’s behavior in positive ways in both structured and unstructured play and in all classroom routines in accordance with the FCR Discipline & Behavior Management Policy.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and confidential files and other classroom records as requested by Lead Teacher and supervisors.
- Assist in arranging and maintaining a healthy, safe, clean, and attractive physical environment; setting up learning centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies
This is a Full-time 12-month position. FCR offers a generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life insurance and Flexible Spending Account. Employer paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability and Group Life insurance. 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of employee contribution. Teacher recognition and appreciation provided throughout the year, paid first aid.cpr and teacher training hours provided.
16 Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal leave. Paid Holidays.
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