Position Overview
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting in developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the Creative curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Assistant Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Assistant Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children and resolve parental concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Assist in the planning of individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and the safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Associate Degree in ECE Preferred
• CDA Required
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and present health screening.

Physical Requirements

Classroom activities, Outdoor play involvement, minor lifting under 35 pounds

How to Apply

Indeed or email resume to totsyearn@yahoo.com

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person