Berry Patch Kids

Early Childhood - Support Staff Member (Part-Time)

Reference ID : 79093
Location : Seymour, TN
Category : Education/Training
Job Type : Full Time

Description

Summary

We are hiring new teachers for afternoon part-time positions

with the potential to become full-time teachers.

Part-Time hours currently are 3pm-6pm OR 4pm-6pm 5 Days a week M-F


The Teacher Support Staff Member is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum needs with the Lead Teacher, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom as needed with lead teachers. Support Saff Members must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Support Staff Member must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the children's needs, effectively following a teacher's instructions, and help resolve parental concerns.

Duties

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements


  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
  • A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid Training

Benefits

We will provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks as you work with our students.

There is also an option for dental care, vision care, and tele-doctor.

There are options for tuition assistance for college classes.



Salary : $12 to $15/Hr
Minimum Education : Associate
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : None
Location : Seymour, TN

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