River Green Academy is a privately owned childcare center in Canton, GA. Our core values are Trust, Excellence, Communication, Teamwork, and Joy. We have a tight-knit team of early childhood professionals, and we want to hire YOU to join our team, if you are inspired by Excellence!

The Teacher Assistant will work M-F part time based on classroom ratios. This job will float between classrooms as needed. Must be able to work with infants through pre k age children.

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:

• Must be 18 years old
• THE DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others
• Experience working in a child care center is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Quality Care is a plus!
• A professional, positive attitude
• A loving demeanor with children!
• Experience with the Bright From the Start Regulations, classroom experience, and CPR certification is preferred.
• All candidates must pass the national criminal background check.
• Fluency and clear communication in English. Must be able to communicate with other staff and parents clearly in both verbal and written form.
• If you are ready to join a winning team where we laugh, have fun, and kick drama out the door, come see us! We can’t wait to meet you!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Classroom duties include but aren't limited to: executing lesson plans, helping children with eating, diapering/toileting, cleaning, keeping a clean and safe room, keeping a Quality Care compliant classroom, keeping appropriate logs and making sure everything is in compliance with Bright From the Start as well as with River Green Academy standards.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, frequent walking, sitting on the floor and playing with children, being able to lift up to a 40 lb child in an emergency situation. You must be able to get up off the floor and stand up quickly. This is a physically ACTIVE role.
• Fluency and clear communication in English. Must be able to communicate with other staff and parents clearly in both verbal and written form

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person