Summary
The Teacher & Assistant supports child development & growth by creating 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 Teacher & Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher & Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs.
FT Hours 7:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Assist with personal cares.
- 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.
- Assist with completing assessments & conducting parent/teacher conferences.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience, preferred but not required. Will train if no previous experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- An understanding of child development.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. Certification paid for by employer.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Must be 17 years old or older.
- Must be patient & caring.
- Ability to lift and carry small children (up to 30 lbs)
Nice To Haves
- Ability to be flexible in day to day routine
- Higher education in Early Childhood Field or related field
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision
- PTO in first year
- Vacation Days
- Personal Days
- Child Care discount
- Education assistance & scholarships
- Paid Training
- Birthday Pay
- Free meals
- Paid Holidays
Salary : $11 to $20/Hr
Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : None
Location : Poynette, WI