Assistant Teacher

Do you love talking to and being around children? Enjoy working in a collaborative environment? Enjoy spending time outside? Want to work for a company that values their teachers and provides support and professional development? If you answered "Yes" to these questions then Kiddie Country is the place for you!

We offer FREE childcare to our employees!

Position summary:

The Assistant Teacher will support the implementation of curriculum in a safe, healthy and nurturing classroom environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development. The primary objectives of the Assistant Teacher are to: (1) Support children’s social emotional development through positive/conscious discipline, (2) Provide children with attentive relational care and education, (3) In collaboration with the Lead Teacher, create developmentally appropriate learning opportunities rooted in play and children’s interests, and (4) Design and maintain an inspiring educational environment that is both engaging and soothing. The Assistant Teacher reports to the Lead Teacher.

Essential Responsibilities:

• With the support of the Lead Teacher, seek to identify children’s interests and experiences from recorded observations in the form of anecdotal notes.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment based on safety standards set by Endeavor and state licensing.
• Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the developmental levels of the children.
• Take initiative to make the school an effective and meaningful experience for the children and families, adapting to their individual needs.
• Model effective and professional classroom management practices rooted in positive or conscious discipline, redirecting children appropriately.
• Consistently use responsive and engaging instructional strategies.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible, exhibiting good attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, fellow staff and school leaders.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the school.

Experience and Education:

• CDA preferred, but not required
• Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center.
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consistently walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, sitting on the floor or child-sized chairs.
• Hear or talk
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to move quickly from one position to another to assist children as needed and in compliance with safety standards.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of Endeavor Schools.

At Endeavor Schools, we strive to inspire and draw out the best in each other by celebrating our differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. Merit governs all aspects of consideration for employment with Endeavor Schools, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27,000.00 - $33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work from 8:30am-5:30pm or 9:00am-6:00pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location