Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:

• The classroom environment should be prepared during the opening weeks of school and maintained throughout the year according to the training of the guide;
• Materials should be complete, in good repair, and maintained in accordance with principles. This may include washing classroom dishes, repairs of materials, and daily cleaning tasks;
• The environment outside the class—lunchroom, and playground—will be prepared and maintained according to principles;
• Under the direction of the Guide, help establish a classroom culture of calm, productive work;
• Supervise the classroom when necessary and work with individual children or small groups of children as directed by the guide.
• Work with the guide to establish routines and rituals around transition times and non-classroom times such as lunch, recess and nap;
• Provide behavioral guidance to children in a manner that is firm but respectful;
• Assist children in meeting their physical needs including escorting children to the bathroom, helping find clean clothes and assist with changing clothes as needed;
• Observe the activities of the students and take the time to communicate observations to the guides;
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate professional behavior toward students, families, and co-workers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a joyful and same centre environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Assistant Teacher Requirements:

• High-school diploma required; with 2 years experience in early childhood education
• Early childhood education care and development certificate
• Certified in Second Step’s Child Protection &/or any other Cayman Islands Ministry of Education approved Child protection and safeguarding training
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Bilingual in Spanish or French is a advantageous
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other web-based applications
• Must be proficient and able to assist students with counting and simple math
• Must be able to analyze student behavior and apply appropriate intervention.
• A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.
• Maintain professional appearance, timeliness, and reliability.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work as a team and problem solve.