What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Educator - Summer position at Columbia Child Development Program?
Love working with children? Join our team this summer and make a difference every day!
Columbia Child Development Program is currently hiring multiple temporary Summer Assistant Educators to support our early childhood classrooms and school-age programs beginning June 8. We are seeking caring, energetic, and dependable individuals who enjoy creating positive experiences for children in a fun, supportive environment.
Position Details
- Temporary Summer Employment
- Full-Time and Part-Time Hours Available between 7:00am-5:30pm
- Start Date: June 8
- Opportunities available in infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age classrooms
What You’ll Do
Assistant Educators work alongside lead teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with classroom activities, play, and learning experiences
- Supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth
- Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom
- Supervising children during indoor and outdoor activities
- Encouraging positive behavior and teamwork
- Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff
What We’re Looking For
- Positive attitude and genuine love for working with children
- Dependable, patient, and team-oriented
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and coworkers
- Experience with children preferred, but not required
- Must meet all required background clearances and employment requirements
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling options
- Meaningful and rewarding work
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Great experience for education, psychology, social work, or human services students
- Opportunity to build valuable childcare experience
If you are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to spend your summer making a difference in the lives of children, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements:For an assistant position-
A high school diploma or a GED certificate and an associate's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field- Starting rate $14.73/hour
OR a high school diploma or a GED certificate, and 15 credits in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and one year of documented experience with children- Starting rate $13.49/hour
OR a high school diploma or GED certificate and two years of documented experience working with children- Starting rate $12.79/hour
For an aide position-
A high school diploma or a GED certificate, some experience working with children- Starting rate $10.57/hour
Salary : $11 - $15