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Job Title: Assistant Childcare Teacher Program: Little Dolphin – Westbrook or Scarborough location Salary/Hourly Status: Hourly, 40 hrs/wk                  FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Schedule: Variable, 4 ten hour days M-F                  Reports to: Lead Childcare Teacher Starting Pay Range: $17-$20/hr ______________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Position Overview The Assistant Childcare Teacher is responsible for partnering with the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, healthy, enriching and high-quality classroom learning environment for children assigned to the classroom. This position will be assigned to infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms based on program needs and child census. ______________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities Essential Duties ·         Implement a schedule, routine, and activities that encourage child development, social growth, and independence, in a context of dignity and respect. ·         Ensure the classroom is safe, clean, orderly, and ready for learning, maintaining compliance with health and sanitation procedures, including cleaning and disinfecting materials and equipment. ·         Provide active supervision of children, including indoors, outdoors, during meals, rest periods, and transitions. ·         Assist children with daily living skills, including toileting, handwashing, dressing, feeding, and personal hygiene as needed. ·         Partner with Lead Teacher in developing and implementing weekly lesson plans. ·         Ensure a positive, collaborative, respectful learning environment. ·         Maintain a room arrangement that is safe, inviting, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate. ·         Observe, record, and report child behaviors of concern. Utilize Waypoint protocols to report any incident of injury/illness. ·         Assist with any required record-keeping in the classroom. ·         Exhibit compassion, good communication, and appropriate professional boundaries with parents/caregivers. ·         Maintain professional conduct and represent the organization positively in all interactions. ·         Comply with all licensing rules including positive and developmentally appropriate child discipline. ·         Attend and contribute to staff meetings and engage in required professional development/training opportunities. ·         Monitor children for signs of illness, injury, or developmental concerns and communicate observations promptly. May contact a parent regarding a sick child, given collaboration with Lead. ·         Approval is required for any changes to work schedule, time off needs. ·         Participate in emergency preparedness plans, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency r