The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Prefer those already with experience and education.
Arts for Kids offers:
*competitive wages that recognize education achievement and ECE experience and benefits for full-time staff including:
*vacation after 1 year of employment
*sick pay and holiday pay after 90 days of employment
*health, dental, short-term disability, life, accidental, cancer indemnity and hospital insurance after 90 days of employment
*simple IRA retirement plan with 3% company match after 90 days of employment
*paid continuing education - up to $75/year after 90 days of employment
*reduced child care rates of $14/day per child
* participation in the T.E.A.C.H. and R.E.W.A.R.D. program.