The Afternoon Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in ensuring that the classroom environment promotes the children’s growth and development. This includes assisting with the following: Practicing and implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices by providing educational and routine activities with the children, lesson planning, communicating with parents, meeting health and safety standards, and keeping necessary records and data up to date. The Afternoon Assistant Teacher works under the supervision of the Lead Teacher and may perform the Lead Teacher’s duties in his/her absence. The Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher along with the Afternoon Assistant Teacher keep open communication regarding any pertinent information involving classroom issues, situations, incidents, etc… communication is key in any and all incidents and situations