What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Assistant Teacher in a Lexington Preschool position at Growing Together Preschool, Inc.?
Growing Together Preschool, Inc. is a private, nonprofit agency serving children with and without special needs in a fully inclusive environment. We are NAEYC accredited, a STARS rated center and an Early Head Start partnership site. We offered KY's first Kentucky Proud Farm to Preschool program and are very focused on quality improvement, physical and mental health and nurturing interactions.
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Teacher is for ensuring the individual health, safety, comfort and education needs of children in care.
The Assistant Teacher helps in maintaining a classroom in compliance with STARS, NAEYC and Head Start performance standards.
A minimum of a CDA is required. Individuals with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Child and Family studies are also qualified.
Compensation depends upon experience and credentials.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and have contact with urine and feces. May have to care for children with special medical needs and/or physical and mental disabilities.
Must have a passion for infants and toddlers.
Required experience:
child care: 1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $17