What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant position at The Midwest Playhouse, LLC?
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their development through engaging activities and individualized instruction. This role requires a strong understanding of early childhood education principles, as well as the ability to implement lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of students.
Responsibilities:
- Provide physical education activities that promote health and wellness among students.
- Assist with daycare activities, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all children.
- Educate children on various subjects, including basic literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
- Utilize effective behavior management strategies to maintain a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Incorporate Christian Faith Based methods into daily activities
- Maintain open communication with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Partnering with parents to discuss the goals and needs of the children in their classroom
- Utilizing Playground App to communicate with parents and outline their child’s day in a timely fashion based on our requirements
- Preparing snacks and meals for the children in your care
- Keeping up with all cleaning and organization duties
- Parent-Teacher meetings twice per year
- Following the daily schedule as provided and instructed by your director
- Work closely with the lead teacher to implement lesson plans and daily activities that align with the children’s developmental needs.
- Assist in managing transitions throughout the day, ensuring children move smoothly between activities, meals, and nap times.
- Provide hands-on support during learning activities, playtime, and group discussions.
- Support a warm, home-like environment that fosters comfort, security, and engagement for young children.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment within a home-based daycare setting.
- Assist in daily parent communication, including providing updates through the Playground App and sharing key moments from the child's day.
· Engage in child-led and teacher-directed activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
· Encourage independence and problem-solving skills through structured play and guided learning experiences.
· Ability to follow and reinforce lesson plans while also offering creative input when needed.
· Proactive in identifying classroom needs and assisting in resolving challenges with a team-oriented mindset.
- Experience working with students in an educational setting is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in implementing lesson planning and curriculum development.
- Familiarity with physical education practices suitable for young children.
- Experience in daycare or childcare setting (a minimum of 2-3 years)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff.
- Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively while fostering a supportive environment.
- Strong working knowledge of childcare regulations and legal guidelines
- Positive Energy and Bubbly Personality
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17