What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher (Toddlers) position at Learning Employment Assistance Partnership (L.E.A.P.)?
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young children and families? If so, then put your education skills to work at our family focused early childhood center!
As an Assistant Teacher you will:
- Be an essential part of a 3 person classroom teaching team.
- Assist in the development and delivery of lessons that are in accordance with the program’s curriculum
- Create positive, child-directed learning environments
- Observe and record an assessment of children’s growth, development, and behavior
- Work in a family atmosphere, as part of a team that goes above and beyond for each other and the children we serve
Qualifications:
- A Valid driver’s license.
- An understanding of young children and low-income families, and an appreciation of parents as the primary educators of their children.
Toddler Position:
- A minimum of a BOCES ECE certification and obtain Infant/Toddler CDA within 2 years EHS specific trainings OR Enrolled in Infant/Toddler CDA EHS specific trainings. CDA must be obtained within 2 years OR Infant/Toddler CDA
- At least one year of experience working with young children, preferably in an infant/toddler setting.
We have an awesome Paid Time Off package! Vacation time and sick time are accrued with every pay period. 5 days of personal time are awarded on your first day of hire! 17 paid federal holidays yearly!
Salary: $19.50/hr - $21.50/hr based on qualifications. Hours per week: 35 Weeks per Year: 52
LEAP places a strong emphasis on the value of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years experience do you have working with young children?
- Do you have a valid Childhood Development Associate credential or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22