Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Paid time off
• Training & development

ABOUT US:
Joyful Hearts Child Care is a registered and licensed family child care program with a play-based philosophy for children ages three months through school age. We focus on to cognitive, physical, emotional, and social-emotional development in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment where children will know that they are loved, valued, and wanted. Our goal is to ensure children reach their full potential in each of these areas through continuous exposure to a variety of hands-on individual and group activities (indoor and outdoor) that offer opportunities to build their confidence in decision-making, problem-solving, and healthy social interactions with their peers. Our behavior and decision-making processes are guided by the following key core values:
Diversity – We embrace what makes you – YOU.
Respect - We stay present and recognize that the thoughts, feelings, and backgrounds of others are as important as our own.
Passion – We use our commitment to engage and inspire.
Integrity – We are honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
Safety - All decisions are made with the safety of the children in our care in mind.
Fun – We create fun.
JOB OVERVIEW
The position of Assistant Teacher includes fostering a positive and supportive environment to promote the physical, mental, social, and academic well-being of children at Joyful Hearts Child Care. This position involves actively engaging with children, implementing age-appropriate activities, and assisting in daily routines.
Essential Duties and Functions:

• For all duties and functions, reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
HOURS: Mon - Fri; 2pm - 6pm
Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in early childhood education is a plus.
• Previous experience working with young children in a daycare or educational setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with children.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Background check and clearances in accordance with local regulations.

Physical Requirements:
The demands of this job require the candidate to sit, stand, walk, bend, jump, reach, and lift equipment and children up to 50 pounds. This position often requires the candidate to be outdoors, to crawl, stoop, balance, walk up and down stairs, and run.
This job description is an overview of the tasks that are required. It is not a complete list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. At any time, management may add to, take away, or change the functions of the position.
The Daycare Assistant Teacher is an integral part of the childcare team, contributing to the growth and development of the children in a nurturing and educational setting.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Association for Early Learning Leaders.