What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Assistant Teacher position at River City Ministries Childcare?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Child Care Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. This role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for toddlers and young children, fostering their development through engaging activities and effective behavior management strategies. The Child Care Teacher will play a crucial role in supporting the growth and learning of each child in our care.
Duties
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote early childhood education and childhood development.
- Educate children through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and structured lessons.
- Provide attentive toddler care, ensuring the safety and well-being of each child at all times.
- Utilize effective behavior management techniques to guide children in developing social skills and emotional regulation.
- Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress, behavior, and any concerns that may arise.
- Create a positive classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and learning.
- Collaborate with other staff members to plan events, activities, and curriculum enhancements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom space.
Skills
- Experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting is essential.
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and childhood development milestones.
- Ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Experience managing behaviors in young children through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Familiarity with private school environments is a plus but not required.
- A nurturing attitude combined with patience and enthusiasm for teaching young learners.
- Strong organizational skills to manage classroom activities effectively.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that respects diverse backgrounds.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of young children by providing them with the foundational skills they need for lifelong learning!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How do you feel about working in a ministry?
- What is your expected rate of pay?
Ability to Relocate:
- West Lafayette, IN 47906: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $14
