Assistant Teacher

Summary

Little Feet & Helpful Hands Childcare and Preschool is looking to add fun-loving, reliable assistant teachers to our team! We’re looking for individuals who are able to work with all ages served at the center– 6 weeks to 6 years old. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual. We believe in learning through play and providing the children with fun experiences and lifelong friendships. 

Duties

• Follow the rules, guidelines, and schedule set by the lead teacher.
• Communicate with parents via brightwheel app, including entering meals, diapers, and naps 
• Help with small group activities and the implementation of monthly goals, as directed by the lead teacher.
• Share the responsibility of changing diapers and helping children with potty training. 
• Help clean and sanitize the classroom, including after meals 
• Assist the lead teacher with art, serving meals, prep work, and other duties, as directed by the lead teacher
• Help get children to sleep by patting their backs, rubbing their heads, etc. 
• Maintain professional and caring relationships with children and parents, being sure to use appropriate words and tone of voice at all times
• Model proper behavior and redirect improper behavior by providing a better option
• Supervise children and interact with them by playing with them, reading to them, dancing with them, etc. 
• Keep the consistency by following the classroom schedule and holding children accountable for classroom rules 

Requirements

• 18 years or older (may be 17 if you have completed the early childhood courses at school– inquire for more information)
• High school diploma/GED (may work if you haven’t graduated yet, but are 18 or if you are still in school and have completed the early childhood courses at school)

Nice To Haves

*We are willing to train and help you get any necessary requirements if you do not have them!

Benefits

• $2,500 sign on bonus for full-time staff
• $2,500 referral bonus for full-time staff 
• Bonus pay for all time worked 
• Paid prep time, trainings, and continuing education 
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays 
• Child care discount
• Neighborhood Family Clinic visit reimbursement
• Free access to Teledocs
• 1% 401K match