What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Assistant Teacher position at Teddy Bear Day Care Center, Inc?
About Us
Teddy Bear Day Care Center has been providing high quality childcare and early childhood education for our community since 1998! We believe children are naturally curious, creative, and capable of constructing their own understanding of the world around them. Our curriculum and culture is child-centered and play-based, providing children with the opportunities to explore, experiment, and express themselves in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
Assistant Teacher Position
We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Teacher to join our exceptional childcare program. In this position you will be responsible for the care of young children and assist the classroom teacher in planning and presenting age-appropriate activities. We are looking for an Assistant Teacher who is energetic and dependable.
Salary commensurate with experience and education level. A CDA or a degree in a childcare related field may qualify a candidate for a Lead Teacher position.
Teddy Bear Day Care Center has been providing childcare services to our community for the past 26 years and we are committed to providing quality care. We offer consistent hours in a safe and friendly atmosphere. We are a part of QUALITYstarsNY and are always looking for ways to elevate our program’s quality including the use of research and evidence-based curriculum and tools. We support our staff within the classroom including assistance from childcare resource agencies and on-site specialists.
We offer our employees:
- Consistent hours (Monday through Friday only, no weekends)
- Paid time-off and holiday pay
- Annual raises
- 401(k) with matching
- Employee childcare discount
- Parental and family leave
- Tuition assistance through QSNY
- End-of-year bonus eligibility for long-term employees
Responsibilities of the Assistant Teacher Position:
- Instruct children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth.
- Create a fun and safe learning environment.
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents.
- Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress.
- Maintain the health and safety of all students.
Assistant Teacher Qualifications:
- Previous experience in childcare preferred.
- Passionate about working with children.
- Ability to build rapport with children.
- Positive and patient demeanor.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to make a positive impact on the lives of young children, we invite you to join our team.
Teddy Bear Day Care Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Please describe in 1-2 sentences. How is your previous experience relevant to this role? Why are you a good fit for this job?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gansevoort, NY 12831 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19