Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide in Holland, IN

Summary

The Support Staff/Associate Teacher supports the lead teacher in providing a safe, structured, and engaging environment for all children. This role requires maintaining professionalism and effective classroom management at all times, including during outside play and in classroom play. The associate teacher is expected to follow the lead teacher’s lesson plans daily and assist with implementing activities as planned. Flexibility is essential, as the position requires working four ten-hour days with one scheduled day off during the week. Consistency with expectations, routines, and interactions with children is a key component of this role. This is a full time all year position.

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.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Come to work when scheduled

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• CDA

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time (after a year)
• Paid Time off for full time staff that miss zero days within the month
• Aflac Vision, dental, accident, cancer, short term disability after first 90 days

About Us

HUMmingbird Daycare Ministry has been proudly serving families since 1986, providing quality care and education for children from infancy through school age. As a Level 3 Paths to QUALITY™ facility, we are committed to high standards in early childhood development. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference in every child’s life by offering a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive.