JOB TITLE:  EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER ASSISTANT TEACHER               DEPARTMENT:  TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SALARY RANGE:  $43,888 - $50,000                                                                     FLSA:  EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Early Childhood Education Center Director

SCHEDULE DETAILS:  Full-time/12 month position/PEERS

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Assistant Teacher is responsible for working with the Lead Teacher to implement the daily lesson plans and activities for the classroom.  The ECEC Assistant Teacher helps create a classroom environment that ensures best practices and an anti-bias curriculum that supports the development of the whole child.

Essential Job Duties

• Assume responsibility for the classroom environment when the Lead Teacher is not present.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher; assist with directing work study and practicum students, aides, and volunteers.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with classroom curriculum, establishing goals, lesson plan development and implementation based on the ECEC approved curriculum and best practice.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and preparing the learning environment (both indoors and outdoors), setting up learning centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Mentor practicum students. Provide opportunities for students to actively participate in the classroom environment.
• Facilitate and model effective communication, best practices, classroom management techniques, and lesson plan delivery for practicum students and parents.
• Assist with the arrival of ECEC children; greet them, help remove outerwear, and select activities of interest.
• Record daily observations of children’s behavior and activities.  Convey information to family members.
• Assist with assessing the developmental stages of the children, using the approved assessment tools.
• Communicate with families in partnership with the Lead Teacher and assist with regular family conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, establish goals, and develop learning strategies.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, a positive attitude, and a supportive culture. 
• Work together with colleagues and parents to build positive relationships within the preschool environment, the OTC environment, and the community.
• Supervise the activities of infant, toddler and/or preschool children in an educational environment that is safe, clean, well-arranged, enriching, and conducive to the development of the whole child.
• Assist the ECEC Director and ECD Department Chair in managing the daily operations of the Center.
• Complete professional development training hours as required for licensing, accreditation, and Ozarks Technical Community College.  Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory or required in-service meetings.
• Know and adhere to the policies of the program in regards to:
  • Licensing and accreditation guidelines
  • Communicable diseases and exclusion of sick children
  • First aid and medical emergency
  • Emergency procedures
  • Mandated reporting procedures
  • Center dress code and professionalism
  • Reporting personal illness when needing a sick day or requesting time off
  • CACFP and MOve Smart guidelines
  • NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
  • FERPA and HIPPA confidentiality guidelines within the classroom and ECEC
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree in early childhood development or early childhood education (with a minimum of 12 college credit hours in the early childhood field) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (or ability to earn degree in the appropriate area within six months of hire).
• One year of classroom experience in an early childhood or early elementary setting.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Able to pass a TB test or provide proof of current test/risk assessment.
• Ability to be approved by the state Family Care Safety Registry.
• Ability to pass a medical physical, as required by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Perform physical activities and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, early childhood education, elementary education, or early childhood special education (with a minimum of an associate degree in the early childhood field) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.  A degree from a related field may be considered if a transcript review determines the number of early childhood credits are equivalent.
• Experience working in a child development laboratory setting at an institution of higher learning.
• Classroom or education experience in an early learning setting with children and families of diverse races, culture, and languages.
• Experience with COR Advantage assessment.
• Experience with High Scope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline.
• Experience with adult supervision, mentoring and leadership development.
• Knowledge of NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions.  Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel. 

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. 

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE.  THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”  THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

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