Teacher Assistant Infant-Toddler-Two (IT2)

Job Duties – Assistant Teacher (Infant/Toddler/Two-Year-Old Classroom)

• Collaborate with the lead teacher and co-teaching team to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily learning activities for children ages 3 months to 3 years.
• Support the delivery of high-quality early care and learning experiences that promote children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Assist in observing children and documenting developmental progress to support ongoing assessments and child development screenings.
• Contribute to the implementation and completion of required child development screenings and assessments in collaboration with the teaching team.
• Foster warm, responsive relationships with children through nurturing interactions, positive guidance, and attentive caregiving routines.
• Assist with daily classroom routines including feeding, diapering, toileting, napping, and transitions while promoting children’s independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that supports active learning and exploration.
• Ensure all classroom practices comply with licensing regulations, program funding requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Support family engagement by participating in activities such as parent conferences, home visits, and family events as directed by the teaching team.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with families to support children’s learning and development.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials, learning centers, and activities that reflect the planned curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with team members and program staff to maintain consistent classroom practices and a positive learning environment.
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities to enhance early childhood teaching practices.
• Follow program policies and procedures related to health, safety, supervision, and child protection.
• May be assigned as the temporary team lead in absence of the lead.
• Other duties as assigned an appropriate to the overall success of the program.