Job Description
Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy Early Childhood Education Teaching Positions
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Position Summary
The Assistant Teacher supports the daily operation of the classroom by assisting teaching staff with instruction, active supervision, classroom routines, learning activities, and the overall care and development of children. This position works under the direction of the Site Supervisor and/or designated classroom leadership to maintain a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and compliant learning environment.
The Assistant Teacher is expected to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, sound judgment, and a commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of every child in care.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
• Must have completed a minimum of six (6) semester units/credits in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development.
• Must meet HBMPAA requirements for the position and be eligible to obtain the applicable Assistant Teacher-level Child Development Permit.
• Must maintain any permit, education, or professional development requirements applicable to the assigned position.
• Must complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter training, as required.
• Must satisfy all applicable background clearance, health screening, immunization, and other employment or licensing requirements.
• Infant/Toddler Assignment: Must possess the required Infant/Toddler coursework before being assigned responsibilities requiring such coursework.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClassroom Support and Instruction
• Assist with developmentally appropriate classroom activities, learning centers, small-group instruction, and daily routines under the direction of classroom leadership.
• Prepare instructional materials, classroom supplies, learning centers, and activity areas.
• Support implementation of established lesson plans and classroom schedules.
• Encourage children's participation, exploration, communication, creativity, and development through positive interactions.
Child Supervision and Safety
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times in accordance with program expectations and applicable regulations.
• Support safe transitions between classrooms, meals, outdoor activities, rest periods, toileting, and other daily routines.
• Immediately report safety hazards, injuries, supervision concerns, suspected abuse or neglect, and other serious concerns through the appropriate reporting process.
• Follow all classroom ratio, supervision, health, sanitation, emergency, and safety procedures.
Classroom Environment
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, sanitary, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Support cleaning and sanitizing of classroom materials, equipment, toys, tables, and other areas as assigned.
• Help ensure classroom materials and equipment are properly maintained and safely stored.
Teamwork and Professional Conduct
• Follow direction provided by the Lead Teacher, Site Supervisor, Director, or other designated leadership.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, coworkers, and leadership.
• Participate in required meetings, training, professional development, and program activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, employees, and program information.
Key Competencies
• Active supervision and safety awareness
• Reliability and dependability
• Positive child interactions
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to learn and accept direction
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Professional communication
• Positive behavior guidance
CO-TEACHER
Position Summary
The Co-Teacher partners with the Lead Teacher and Site Supervisor to provide high-quality instruction, active child supervision, classroom management, assessment support, and family engagement. The Co-Teacher serves as an active instructional partner and assists in maintaining consistent classroom operations, routines, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
The Co-Teacher is expected to provide continuity of classroom instruction and operations within the scope of the Co-Teacher's qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
• Must possess a valid Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher, or other applicable permit required for the assigned position.
• Must meet all education and experience requirements established for the position in accordance with the applicable permit matrix and program requirements.
• Must maintain all required permits, certifications, professional development, and continuing education requirements.
• Must complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter training, as required.
• Must satisfy applicable background clearance, health screening, immunization, and other employment or licensing requirements.
• Infant/Toddler Assignment: Must possess a minimum of three (3) semester units of Infant/Toddler coursework when required for assignment to an Infant/Toddler classroom.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning
• Partner with the Site Supervisor in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum, classroom activities, small-group instruction, and learning centers.
• Implement established lesson plans and classroom schedules.
• Assist with adapting learning activities based on children's individual developmental needs, abilities, interests, and assessment information.
• Promote an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that supports the development of all children.
Child Supervision and Guidance
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times and remain attentive to children's location, activities, and needs.
• Support daily routines, including meals, transitions, outdoor activities, toileting, and rest periods.
• Implement positive and developmentally appropriate behavior guidance strategies.
• Immediately address and report safety, supervision, health, behavioral, or compliance concerns in accordance with program procedures.
Assessment and Documentation
• Assist with child observations, developmental documentation, portfolios, and assessments, including DRDP documentation when applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely classroom records as assigned.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to use observation and assessment information to support individualized instruction.
Family Engagement
• Develop positive and professional relationships with families.
• Communicate with families regarding classroom activities and children's experiences as assigned.
• Assist with parent conferences, family events, and other engagement activities.
Classroom Operations and Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher, Assistant Teachers and other classroom staff to ensure effective classroom coverage and operations.
• Assist with classroom setup, instructional materials, sanitation, health practices, and maintenance of the learning environment.
• Provide classroom continuity and instructional support in the Lead Teacher's absence as assigned.
• Follow all HBMPAA policies, procedures, licensing requirements, and applicable program standards.
Key Competencies
• Strong child supervision and safety awareness
• Knowledge of child development
• Instructional support
• Positive behavior guidance
• Assessment and documentation
• Effective communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Regulatory and program compliance
LEAD TEACHER
Position Summary
The Lead Teacher provides primary leadership for the day-to-day instructional program, classroom environment, child supervision, assessment activities, and classroom team. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences while ensuring consistent compliance with applicable Title 5, Title 22, licensing, funding, and HBMPAA program requirements.
The Lead Teacher establishes classroom expectations, provides daily direction to assigned classroom staff, and is accountable for maintaining a safe, organized, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment that promotes children's learning, development, health, and well-being.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
• Must possess a valid Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Site Supervisor permit or higher, as required for the assigned position.
• Must meet all education and experience requirements established by the applicable permit matrix and program requirements.
• Must maintain all required permits, certifications, professional development, and continuing education requirements.
• Must complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter training, as required.
• Must satisfy applicable background clearance, health screening, immunization, and other employment or licensing requirements.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) semester units of Infant/Toddler coursework when required for assignment to an Infant/Toddler classroom.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Curriculum
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, learning centers, activities, and daily schedules consistent with program standards.
• Establish and maintain an inclusive, culturally responsive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Individualize learning experiences based on children's developmental levels, interests, abilities, observations, and assessment results.
• Ensure instructional materials and classroom activities are prepared and implemented consistently.
Child Supervision, Health, and Safety
• Maintain and reinforce active supervision requirements at all times.
• Ensure classroom staff understand their assigned supervision responsibilities and positioning.
• Monitor classroom ratios, transitions, routines, environmental conditions, and other factors affecting children's health and safety.
• Implement positive behavior guidance strategies consistent with HBMPAA policies and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Immediately report and appropriately respond to injuries, incidents, suspected abuse or neglect, safety hazards, supervision failures, and other serious concerns.
Assessment and Documentation
• Complete required child observations, developmental assessments, portfolios, and other documentation within established timelines.
• Complete and maintain DRDP documentation when applicable.
• Use assessment and observation data to individualize curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Collaborate in the implementation of IEPs, IFSPs, accommodations, and individualized supports when applicable and within the scope of the position.
• Maintain accurate classroom records and ensure required documentation is completed and properly maintained.
Family Engagement
• Establish and maintain professional, respectful, and collaborative relationships with families.
• Provide regular communication regarding classroom activities, children's development, and program information.
• Conduct parent conferences as required.
• Encourage family participation in classroom and program activities.
Classroom Team Leadership
• Provide daily direction, guidance, and support to Co-Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides, Volunteers/Interns, and other assigned classroom personnel.
• Clearly communicate classroom assignments, supervision responsibilities, routines, and expectations.
• Monitor classroom staff performance and address immediate operational or safety concerns.
• Provide coaching and feedback to classroom team members and promptly elevate ongoing performance, conduct, safety, or compliance concerns to the Site Supervisor or appropriate leadership.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and effective communication among classroom staff.
Compliance and Program Accountability
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable HBMPAA policies, procedures, licensing standards, and program requirements.
• Ensure classroom practices comply with applicable Title 5, Title 22, licensing, health and safety, and program requirements.
• Maintain required classroom documentation and ensure records are accurate, current, and available for review.
• Participate in licensing visits, program reviews, audits, monitoring activities, training, and corrective action processes as required.
• Immediately notify leadership of circumstances that may create a licensing, safety, supervision, or compliance concern.
• Take appropriate action within the scope of the position to correct identified classroom deficiencies and prevent recurrence.
Key Competencies
• Curriculum and lesson planning
• Child development knowledge
• Active supervision and child safety
• Classroom management
• Positive behavior guidance
• Assessment and documentation
• Regulatory and program compliance
• Classroom team leadership
• Coaching and staff development
• Family engagement
• Professional communication
• Organization and accountability
General Expectations for All Teaching Positions
All HBMPAA teaching staff are expected to:
• Place the health, safety, supervision, and well-being of children as a primary responsibility.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, funding requirements, and HBMPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintain required qualifications, permits, certifications, clearances, and training throughout employment.
• Immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with mandated reporter requirements.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Attend required meetings, training, professional development, and compliance activities.
• Follow established procedures for documenting and reporting incidents, injuries, safety concerns, supervision concerns, and policy violations.
• Cooperate with licensing reviews, investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on program and operational needs.
Note: Job duties and assignments may be modified based on program needs, regulatory requirements, funding requirements, licensing standards, or changes in HBMPAA operations. Employees are responsible for maintaining the qualifications applicable to their assigned position and classroom.
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
Work Location: In person