Child Care Assistant

Position Summary: The primary goal of our teachers is to provide a loving, safe, and developmentally appropriate program rooted in our core. All aspects of the classroom and curriculum must enhance each child’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional well-being.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Program and Curriculum
• Demonstrate love through gentleness, kindness, and patience – be firm, but loving
• Prepare and implement weekly lessons that are educational and developmentally appropriate
• Create a fun and engaging classroom through stimulating bulletin boards, centers, artwork, educational toys and materials, etc.
• Establish clear classroom rules, routines, and appropriate disciplinary actions
• Monitor each child’s development and progress
• Maintain complete and accurate records (attendance, daily reports, progress reports, etc)
• Ensure facilities, furniture, and equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe at all times
• Sanitize toys every Fridays or at least once a week
• Use school supplies, materials, and equipment responsibly
• Provide nutritious snacks and meals at appropriate times
• Establish and maintain on-going communication with parents/caregivers
• Child Supervision
• Maintain a safe environment and establish rules of safe play
• Administer positive, age appropriate discipline
• Respond quickly and appropriately to injuries and accidents
• Attend to basic hygienic needs such as using the bathroom, washing hands, and cleaning up
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Relationship with the Assistant Teacher
• Develop a professional, friendly, and positive rapport with the Assistant Teacher
• Work together to promote a fun, friendly, and loving atmosphere
• Communicate clearly all classroom expectations and responsibilities
• Provide and discuss weekly lesson plans and activities
• Administrative
• Communicate with the Head of School and administrative staff regarding children, the program, curriculum, classroom needs, activities, events, etc.
• Participate in professional development opportunities provided by the school
• Submit any and all necessary paperwork/documents in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge: The Lead Teacher must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Child development and early education theories and practices
• Safe and appropriate activities for children
• Relevant policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16