What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher - Afternoon position at Our Savior Preschool and Child Care?
About This Role
Caring for children and the teachers who care them is the most important thing!
The Assistant Teacher works closely with classroom teachers and administration to provide high-quality care and education for young children. This role assists in implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supporting daily routines, observing and documenting children's growth and development, and building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. The ideal candidate is dependable, reliable, caring, and enthusiastic about helping children learn and thrive.
OSPCC is committed to providing exceptional early childhood education and is looking for an individual who is eager to contribute to a quality educational program while creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences for every child. If you want to be part of a team that truly cares about children and families, we encourage you to apply.
Our Savior Preschool and Child Care is licensed by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. OSPCC is a nonprofit early childhood program serving children ages 6 weeks through 10 years of age.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves
- A member, in good standing, of a Christian Church.
- An understanding of child development.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- The age of eighteen years or older.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Child Care Discount
- Professional Development
- Short term disability
- Health benefits if working more than 30 hours
- Paid Time Off
Salary : $17 - $20