Child Care Assistant - St. Peter%27s Home Child Care Center - Per Diem - (Job Number: 2300955)

Catholic Medical Center; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking a dedicated Child Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves creating a nurturing and educational environment for young children, assisting teachers with lesson plans, and ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of child development, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain classroom management. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working in a supportive team setting. If you are passionate about fostering children's growth and well-being, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and meet state assistant teacher qualifications.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing lesson plans and maintaining a clean environment.
• Support teachers in managing classroom behaviors and interactions.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

CPR and First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Child Care Training

Job description

Child Care Assistant - (Job Number: 2300955)

Pay: Competitive

Location: Manchester/England

Employment type: Other

Job Description

St. Peter's Home Child Care Center

Licensed child care center for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, located in Manchester, NH.

Coordinates with the lead and associate teachers to provide a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in implementing daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans.
2. Helps maintain a clean and orderly environment including disinfecting and sanitization.
3. Assists the teachers in managing classroom behaviors and maintaining an emotionally positive classroom through appropriate guidance techniques such as redirection, balance of activities, planned transitions, and logical consequences.
4. Works with other staff to create a professional work environment and role models healthy interactions to the children. Takes direction from and encourages other staff. Seeks out guidance from administration when needed.
5. Ensures that child/teacher ratios are maintained per state guidelines. Reports immediately to administration if such ratios are endangered.
6. Maintains 18 or 12 hours of training as required by the state of NH that relates to the classroom and current best practices, as well as current CPR and First Aid certification.
7. Performs similar or related duties as assigned or requested.

Licensure / Certification:

Must meet the qualifications of an assistant teacher as outlined by the State of NH requirements, including but not limited to:

1. Be at least 16 years of age;
2. Work with children only under the direct supervision and observation of a staff person who meets at least the minimum qualifications of an associate teacher;
3. Specific conditions for being alone with children must be met, including approval from the center director and completion of required trainings.

About the company

Catholic Medical Center is a renowned Southern NH hospital, Urgent Care, and Treatment Center.