What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Infant Teacher position at Adventure Place?
This is a part- time position, Monday – Friday from 12:00 p- 6:00p
We are looking for enthusiastic early childcare educators to join our team!!! Do you have a passion for working with infants, do you enjoy watching them grow and helping them meet developmental milestones? If so, this may be a great place for you! Adventure Place is looking to add to our team and find someone who truly loves being with infants, knows how to meet their basic needs and exceeds expectations when implementing activities for the infants. You may contact Sara or Jess at 330-877-0418 with any questions or if interested in the position.
*Please note that all of our classrooms are currently full and we are not enrolling new children*
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports the Lead Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children.
- Assists in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.
- Communicates, listens, and works well with others in a team environment.
- Assists in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents.
- Observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff.
- Implements developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
- Assists in the implementation of curriculum activities and encourages participation by the children.
- Engages in activities; manages cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintains frequent communication with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourages self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Helps ensure smooth, daily transition from home to the school.
- Follows all school policies and state regulations.
- Maintains a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Experience & Education:
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR, First Aid certification, Child Abuse prevention and Communicable Disease training. (NOT REQUIRED AT HIRE)
- Continuing Professional Development hours (OCCRRA) registered.
- Must clear full background check.
- High School Diploma or GED; Significant college credit in Early Childhood Education or related field of study or 6 hours of Early Childhood Education credit (preferred, not required); or CDA (preferred, not required).
**All our classrooms are currently full and we are not accepting children, waitlists are available but we do not have immediate openings**
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16