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Assistant Teacher / Support Staff – Portage
Milestones Early Learning is hiring full-time and part-time Assistant Teachers/Support Staff at our Portage location!
This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with children and likes a varied workday. Support staff work throughout the center, assisting in multiple classrooms and working with children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 years old. You may spend part of your day supporting infants and toddlers and another part helping in preschool or school-age classrooms.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children.
- Assist classroom teachers with the daily care and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
- Support multiple classrooms throughout the day and week based on center needs.
- Engage children in age-appropriate activities and authentic learning experiences through play.
- Assist with routines such as meals, diapering, toileting, transitions, and nap time as needed.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
- Work as part of a team to provide quality care and a positive learning environment.
This is a great opportunity for college students, individuals exploring a career in Early Childhood Education, or anyone who enjoys working with children. Experience working with children is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
Qualifications and Skills
Ideal candidates will be:
- Caring, dependable, and enthusiastic
- Patient and attentive to children's needs
- Motivated and willing to learn
- Comfortable working with children of different ages
- Able to adapt to working in different classrooms throughout the day
- Able to work well in a team-oriented environment
Required qualifications/credentials:
- Clear criminal background check
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: $14.00–$17.00 per hour, depending on experience and/or education
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you looking for Part-time or Full-time hours? What is your availability?
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17