2316 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-866-0611 / Fax: 704-867-1693

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Assistant Teacher - Toddler Class

REPORTS TO: Director and/or Assistant Director

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Through teaching and structure ensure children have a safe and consistent learning

and developmental environment.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Need to be able to work with other teachers or independently with a class of 6> todders.
• Ability to plan activities - (structured and non-structured)
• Work as a team member to meet the needs of the children’s classroom and center as a whole
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
• When appropriate, participate in open communication with parents
• Maintain confidentiality
• Clean and arrange classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend staff meetings
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations
• Daily assignments may include coverage for other staff during breaks, clean toys and educational materials, clean common areas such as bathrooms, kitchen, break room and outdoor play areas, remove garbage, inventory supplies, organize art and supplies cabinet

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Must meet State of North Carolina requirements as a childcare center worker
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified
• Ongoing professional development in the field of child development preferred
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrate organizational abilities
• Ability to build rapport with families and community members
• Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Qualification Letter (Preferred)

Work Location: In person