ASSISTANT TEACHER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Assistant Teacher with a Child Development Associate Credential actively supports preschool education, demonstrating expertise in early childhood development and a commitment to continuous learning in the field. With strong mathematical and language skills, they adeptly manage classroom activities and engage with both children and parents, ensuring a positive and enriching learning environment. Their ability to communicate effectively and their positive demeanor contribute significantly to the overall success of the educational program.
Summary of Assistant Teacher Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Special Education with 2 years of Experience
- Experience working with children who have learning differences (in the classroom, camp, or after-school setting)
- Must have or acquire a Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Be eager to learn, collaborate with colleagues and families
- Provide individual support to students and teaching support to the headteacher
- Experience in special education
- Have proof of current Auto Registration, Inspection and Insurance
- Be positive, caring, loving, and patient
- Be able to lift children of varying ages and equipment of varying sizes
- Have early childhood experience and must work well with others
- Ability to learn, adapt, and operate in a dynamic and creative environment
2. BA in Education with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in teaching small groups in math and literacy
- Demonstrated ability to work with children in developmentally appropriate and kind ways
- Capability to nurture students and work collaboratively with families
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators
- Flexibility, commitment, and enthusiasm
- Have received a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
- Knowledge of Early Childhood/Child Psychology and Early Childhood
- Knowledge of Individualized Intervention Planning and Implementation, Natural Learning Environment Supervision
- Understanding of Professional Consultation, Child Functional Needs Assessment
- Confidence to propose new ideas and innovate with kids
3. BS in Child Development with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in ITEs, polytechnics, universities, or other educational institutions
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
- Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
- Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task
- Team-oriented and willing to work with others
- Must have Child Development Associate (CDA) or 3 Early Childhood Education credits
- Experience working in a classroom in the field of early care and education, with a preschool population and working families.
- Knowledge of or experience working with at-risk children
- Ability to read and interpret documents
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Desire to help explore questions rather than give kids answers
4. BS in Mathematics with 5 years of Experience
- Must be a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
- Must be enrolled in a Child Development Associate Credential program
- Experience working with preschool children
- Must have language skills and mathematical skills
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to parents, and employees of the agency
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
- Ability to joyfully communicate with parents and classroom teachers of students
- Bring a high level of personal and professional responsibility for the students in your learning pod
- Enjoy being with, engaging, and adapting to children
- Positive attitude and a need to smile
- Strong classroom management skills and preparation skills