Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant - Infants (Part-Time)

Green Trees is the early childhood division within Isidore Newman School.

The school offers full-day and half-day programs for children ages six weeks to four-years-old from August through May, with summer camp options available in June and July.

We strive to develop children's ability to think critically and creatively in a safe, stimulating, and rigorous learning environment.

A Green Trees education fosters both cognitive and social-emotional learning that is developmentally appropriate for the child.

The important qualifications include: * 2+ years teaching experience in a highly rated early childhood education program * A reflective practice, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning * Ability to facilitate learning and maintain a developmentally appropriate and cognitively engaging classroom environment * Commitment to learn and use technology for teamwork and communicating with colleagues and families * Meets and maintains any and all federal, state and local requirements to work in an educational childcare setting The significant responsibilities include: Professional Responsibilities * Conduct self in a professional manner as a representative of Green Trees and Newman * Maintain a safe environment and adhere to state licensing guidelines * Adhere to the expectations and routines of daily life at Green Trees * Attend and actively participate in school-wide and divisional meetings * Engage in a variety of professional development opportunities both required and self-initiated Classroom Responsibilities * Ensure that children are safe, well cared for, and supported in their growth * Engage and be fully present with children throughout the day * Work with team to facilitate an enriching classroom environment that is age appropriate, inclusive, beautiful, inspiring, and reflects the work of the child * Support with leading a flow of the day embedded with routines and rituals that build classroom community throughout the school day and extended care * Establish and maintain strong relationships with families in order to enrich the learning and development of their children Assistant Responsibilities * Learn and use best practices that exemplify the philosophy of Green Trees * Maintain respectful and productive relationships with teammates by utilizing clear and effective communication * Set and work towards goals with the director * Lead Later Gators, extended care program Community Engagement (primarily outside of the classroom) * Collaborate with colleagues to support one another, spur new ideas, and foster experiences * Lean into civil discourse by engaging in dialogue that demonstrates awareness of intent and impact