Teacher Assistant

Children’s Journey Preschool is a Faith Based Preschool at Redeemer Lutheran Church, and we have been serving the community since 1972. Come join a team of wonderful and passionate early childhood education professionals! We are currently seeking Assistant Teachers in our Infant and Toddler classrooms...

Applicant Requirements:

Experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting

Completed 45 hours through DCF

CPR and First-aid certified

CDA (not required for position, but preferred)

Reliable to work assigned shift

Current DCF approved background check completed (preferred, but can be obtained once hired)

Physical Requirements:
Be able to stand on your feet for up to 90% of the day
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
Sit on the floor and scrunch down to meet any child’s needs
Perform all activities with the children, including running, jumping etc.

Other requirements for the Position:
Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
Provide children with a nurturing and safe environment where they feel loved and connected to their caregivers
Practice classroom management techniques that align with the Preschool’s positive guidance policies

Communicate regularly and effectively with administration and other staff members

Make the anti-bias and anti-favoritism perspectives evident throughout the classroom
Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion
Establish strong parent and family relationships
Must be able to multi-task and exhibit great organizational skills

Must be able to understand and implement policies and procedures at all times
Candidate must be flexible and be able to respond to change as needed

Be a team player and open to learning new things
Uphold the vision and philosophy of Children’s Journey Preschool

Benefits:

Competitive pay scale based on years of experience and education level

Paid holidays after 90 days of service

Paid time off beginning at 90 days and increasing at 6 months

Vacation days after 1 year of service

Discounts on childcare for birth – 5

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15