What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Assistant Teacher position at Yampa Valley Kids?
Teacher Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing basic care for children which includes feeding, grooming, and changing diapers.
- Developing age-appropriate socialization skills in children.
- Encouraging positive behavior and good manners.
- Using various learning methods such as stories, games, and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.
- Identifying behavioral problems and developing appropriate strategies to address them.
- Attending staff meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Holding regular parent-teacher meetings to address any issues, concerns, or parent complaints.
- Providing a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment.
- Communicating with parents and providing updates on children’s progress.
Qualification:
Skills, Education, and Experience
- Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) certification per CDHS requirements or willing to take training and corses to become certified.
- Experience working with ages 1-3 years.
- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
- Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
- Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits for FT employment include:
50% Discounted Childcare for infants
75% discount for toddlers and PreK
paid sick/vacation time, paid holidays, paid college courses!
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17