About the role
Assistant Teacher Responsibilities
* Arrive at school promptly for scheduled shifts as agreed upon with the Director. * Understand, uphold, and model the Mission, policies, and philosophy of the Temple Shalom Nursery School. * Support classroom lead teachers by executing daily instructions, engaging with children, maintaining classroom housekeeping, and strictly upholding safety guidelines. * Actively participate in curriculum planning initiatives. * Attend team planning meetings whenever possible and provide classroom coverage so lead teachers can participate in planning sessions. * Attend all mandatory Whole School Team meetings. * Complete required professional development hours in accordance with Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) guidelines. * Engage in ongoing evaluation, reflective practices, and regular supervision with the Director. * Participate in the formal Yearly Review and Job Appraisal process as outlined in the Supervision and Evaluation section of this handbook.