Assistant Teacher (Naples Center)

Job Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and young children. This role plays an essential part in daily classroom operations, child supervision, curriculum implementation, and fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff, in alignment with the philosophy and goals of the NCF Early Childhood Development Center.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum to support the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children in the assigned classroom.
• Ensures the safety, well-being, and supervision of all children at all times, in compliance with Florida DCF licensing regulations and early childhood best practices.
• Maintains a safe, clean, healthy, and organized classroom environment that supports children's learning, hygiene, and overall wellness.
• Collaborates closely with the Lead Teacher to ensure smooth daily classroom operations and continuous improvement aligned with program goals and philosophy.
• Assists with daily routines, including meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and transitions, ensuring children's needs are met with care and respect.
• Reports accidents, injuries and illnesses to parents and supervisors. Completes required documentation, including accident and incident reports, in accordance with Florida DCF licensing laws and center procedures.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and reports suspected cases of child abuse or neglect in compliance with state laws and center policies.
• Assists in the supervision and guidance of student workers, OPS staff, and volunteers as assigned.
• Shares responsibility for maintaining classroom and common-area cleanliness and organization as part of a team.

Other Duties

• Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and professional development opportunities as required.
• Assists in other classrooms as needed to support center operations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.