Childcare Teacher - Toddlers

Summary

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.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Monitor children's safety at all times, especially during play, meals, and transitions, and respond to emergencies. 
• Assist children with basic needs such as hygiene, dressing, diapering, and toileting. 
• Actively engage in activities.
• Clean and organize the classroom, toys, and equipment to maintain a safe, healthy, and stimulating learning space. 
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must portray patience and maturity
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Must clear full background check.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification
• A strong understanding of child development.
• 1+ years of childcare experience
• Experience working with and maintaining Quality Rated Standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Major Holidays Off
• Discounted childcare (spots limited)