Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

Kids 'R' Kids of West Allen in Allen, TX is calling all kind and fun-loving individuals to apply to join our team as a full- or part-time Early Childhood Teaching Assistant!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a compassionate company that invests in the growth and potential of our staff. We pay our full- or part-time Early Childhood Teaching Assistants a competitive wage based on experience. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including healthcare, a 401(k) with employer match, an employee discount, and paid time off (PTO). Additionally, we offer our Early Childhood Teacher Assistants accrued PTO for every pay period free of absences and a supplemental health plan. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

ABOUT KIDS 'R' KIDS OF WEST ALLEN

Our learning academies have been leaders in the early childhood education industry for more than 30 years. We provide education to children from six weeks of age to five years as well as after-school care for ages five through twelve. We want all children to have the opportunity to grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually by playing, exploring, and learning with others in a fun, safe, and healthy environment.

We employ great people who love children and want to grow with us. We are known in the community for our compassion, and our loving concern extends to our employees as well as the children we educate. We offer training, support, and a genuinely caring environment to ensure that all our employees succeed. We also provide generous benefits to show our employees how much we appreciate their dedication and hard work.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Are you upbeat and energetic? Do you have excellent communication skills? Can you patiently handle stressful situations? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Are you extremely observant? If so, please consider applying for this Early Childhood Teaching Assistant position today!

YOUR LIFE AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING ASSISTANT

This part-time or full-time teaching position can work shifts Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM, or 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

As an Early Childhood Teaching Assistant, you come to school every day with a smile on your face and a readiness to play! You offer vital classroom assistance as you support your lead teacher in directing the children's daily routines. Always prioritizing safety and cleanliness, you engage the children in age-appropriate activities and lesson plans. To help foster their confidence and independence, you encourage the kids to try new things and persevere through their struggles. As you interact with the children, you ensure everyone is involved in the activity and playing kindly with each other.

You also assist with daily care tasks such as feeding, hand washing, and diapering. As the day goes on, you make notes about the behaviors you observe, both positive and negative, and you share those with the parents during pick-up time. After the students leave, you help tidy the classroom and prepare it for the next day. You love spending time with our young students and find personal satisfaction in developing their skills and building their self-esteem!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• CPR and First Aid certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform the physical requirements for the job, including the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to comply with company policy regarding drug testing

2 years of experience in a relevant field would be preferred but is not required. We may be able to provide CPR and First Aid training to the right candidate. If you can meet these requirements and perform this full- or part-time job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Location: 75013

Salary : $23,800 - $30,100