What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Afternoon Assistant Teacher position at Shepherd's Care?
Shepherd's Care is a Christian Childcare Center located in Maple Grove, this position requires you to assist the teachers in providing a warm and nurturing environment for children to meet their physical, mental, spiritual, social and emotional needs. Responsible for performing duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Education:
* A High School diploma or equivalent
* College credits or experience hours as required by Childcare Licensing
Experience:
* Early Childhood Infant to Pre-K experience (preferred)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification or willingness to obtain
* First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
Requirements:
Loves working and playing with children
Develop positive relationships with children and families
Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems and disruptive situations
Implements daily lesson plans and classroom activities
Helps with necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds
Works effectively in a team
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in activity, priorities, and/or work schedules
Supervises a classroom of children and gives direction to the aide as needed
Ability to exercise patience at all times
Ability to communicate sensitive information
Must be physically able to use a tablet with basic proficiency
Must be able to get up and down off the floor, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in activity with childrenBe able to communicate with children and their parents in English