(Part-time to Full-time) Daycare Assistant Teacher

Job Title: (Part-time to Full-time) Early Child Care Assistant Teacher

Job Description: The Early Child Care Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing a warm, safe, and nurturing learning environment conducive to play, growth, and learning. This person in this position will assist the Lead Teacher with the curriculum, daily classroom schedule, and activities in support of the development of physical, social, emotional and cognitive abilities. The ideal candidate must be flexible and open to providing assistance to all areas and age groups depending on the needs of the center. In addition, the assistant teacher must be able to step in as the lead teacher in the event of the lead teacher’s absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the daily cleanliness, management, and supervision of the classroom and children, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assists with all academic and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, assessments, and attendance reports.
• Assist with preparing and implementing classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
• Assists children with meal times and clean-up.
• Assist with potty training, diaper changing, and associated clean-up.
• Must meet basic requirements of child care regulatory agency to maintain a safe environment for children.
• Assist with communication to our parents and potential customers through positive interactions, maintaining classroom presentations.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Saturday training, and center events, as required.
• Must be flexible & adapt to different environments and situations.
• Provide transportation to and from local elementary schools to drop off and pick up our children (if eligible).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED is a minimum requirement; Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or higher is preferred.
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in classroom management , curriculum, and lesson planning (preferred).
• Clear background history, applicant must be able to pass all FBI Criminal, Department of Public Safety, and State Childcare Licensing Background Checks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player, a team builder, and committed to professional development.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Must have the physical stamina to bend, stand, sit on the floor, etc. to be at eye level with children and to participate in floor activities.
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and good work ethic at all times.
• Ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid

Benefits:

• Opportunities to Advance
• Competitive salary
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Holidays
• Employee Discounts
• Weekends Off

*Please email resume and cover letter to cmskidslcub@gmail.com. *

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $12