4K Assistant Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in Greer, SC seeks a 4K Instructional Assistant to support a Lead Teacher in delivering a developmentally appropriate curriculum for 4K students. This role focuses on fostering social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth while preparing children for kindergarten.

You will assist with lesson planning, engage with children during activities, and follow First Steps/DoCS guidelines. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience with children under five.
• Completion of the ECD 101 credential or enrollment within twelve months of hire.
• Provide two references familiar with your work history.
• Pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with development and execution of weekly lesson plans.
• Engage constructively with individual children during activities and routines.
• Adhere to 4K guidelines and participate in required trainings.
• Attend First Steps and Department of Social Services trainings and obtain CE hours.
• Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills.
• Maintain a positive, safe, healthy classroom environment for students, staff and the public.
• Follow all employer policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ECD 101 Credential

Job description

The 4-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) Instructional Assistant provides a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. The Instructional Assistant works directly with the First Steps 4K Lead Teacher to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children to prepare students for five-year-old kindergarten.

What You'll Do

• Assist the First Steps 4K Lead teacher with the development and execution of weekly lesson plans.
• Engage constructively with individual children during actives and routines.
• Adhere to the First Steps 4K guidelines.
• Attend all required First Steps and Department of Social Services trainings and obtain required continuing education hours.
• Demonstrate effective listening, oral and written communication skills
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by displaying professional behavior to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, coworkers, parents, supervisors and the public
• Follow all employer policies and procedures at all times

Requirements

• Possess, at minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Have at least two years of documented experience working with children under the age of five
• Completion of the Early Childhood Education Credential (ECD 101) or enroll and complete this course within twelve months of hire date
• Provide a minimum of two references familiar with your work history
• Able to pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry background check
• Preferred: Two-year degree with experience and pre-service training in early childhood education

Nice To Have

Completion of the Early Childhood Education Credential (ECD 101)

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent