Teacher Assistant

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support each child’s physical and educational needs through active engagement in the classroom. • Collaborate with your team to develop lesson plans and implement small group instruction and curriculum-based experiences. • Document children’s learning and investigations using photos, videos, and written reflections. • Maintain ongoing communication with parents through daily updates and weekly lesson plans; follow up after hours when necessary. • Assist with ensuring compliance with all state licensing health and safety requirements. • Work closely with team members, staff, and administration to implement and uphold AMC’s philosophy and mission. • Participate in occasional school functions held outside of normal school hours. • Attend and actively contribute to all-staff meetings. • Join weekly meetings with administration to align on goals and progress. • Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:  • A minimum of 6 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units. • Excellent writing and communication skills • Strong interpersonal relationship building skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.  • Must be able to sit on the floor and get up and down with ease. • Must be able to move quickly and respond to children in emergency situations. • Must be able to see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, including during active play. • Must be able to work indoors or outdoors as needed, in various weather conditions. • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time. • Have visual acuity including close and distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.