Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Little Steps Learning Center is seeking hardworking, fun, and flexible individuals who love working with children to join our passionate teaching team. We are a private, family-owned business offering childcare to local families with children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. You can gain work experience while learning alongside a highly trained staff member, committed to quality learning and care for children!

If you enjoy working with children but aren’t sure if a career in teaching is right for you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described! We strive to find the best candidates for our open positions.

Visit our website!: http://littlestepslearning.net/

If you have any questions about this position or trouble with your application, please contact us at (781) 378-2762.

A typical day looks like:

• Hours from 12:00-6:00 PM or 3:00-6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a .5-hour paid break daily. Some flexibility with hours if needed!
• Assisting the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing activities that meet the children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with all relevant childcare policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, staff, administration, parents, and members of the community.
• Conduct light cleaning duties such as gathering trash, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, sanitizing toys and table tops, and other general duties.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience with children or in childcare preferred.
• Must be able to lift, hold, or carry up to 35 pounds and routinely move furniture and equipment.
• Infant and Child CPR/First Aid certificate preferred.
• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required.
• Ability to be flexible with classroom assignment and work hours.
• A friendly, outgoing, positive personality is a MUST!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $21