What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Caretaker - Infants and Toddlers position at Benjamin Thomas Academy?
Benjamin Thomas Academy seeks Substitute Caretaker candidates to assist with school operations in our play-based private preschool. Our facilities serve infants through Pre-K 3 4 year olds. Hours for the position are flexible, but require consistent availability from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday. On very rare instances, teachers may be required to stay until 5:45 or 6:00pm. Our school is located in Uptown, New Orleans.
Responsibilities
- Must respond promptly to requests to work by e-mail or phone in the event of day-of absences.
- Assist teachers with classroom operations: diaper changes, feeding, outdoor and indoor free play, naptime, art or sensory activities, and toilet training are just a few of our daily routines.
- Stay up-to-date and appraised of school and Department of Education’s licensing protocols
- Demonstrate a warm, nurturing disposition with our students and families
Qualifications
- Up to date knowledge of child development and play-based education
- Patience, flexibility, and love for children
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to adopt and enforce varying classroom norms and protocols
- Must have at least two years’ experience with children ages birth to four (professional schools, nannying, etc.)
- All candidates are: 18 years of age, able to complete a background check, and demonstrate no evidence of criminal history
- Ability to participate in all physical activities with young children (sitting on the floor, lifting children, changing diapers, etc.)
Qualified applicants should apply ASAP. The Academy hires on an as-needed basis. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15