Assistant Daycare Teacher

COUNTRYSIDE DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Bonus based on performance

Employee Discount

Opportunity for advancement

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Countryside Daycare & Preschool in Alaska is seeking a teaching assistant to support lead teachers with curriculum implementation, classroom coverage during lunch, and nurturing care to help children develop independent skills.

The position offers hourly pay of $13.00–$16.00, based on education and experience, with benefits including paid holidays, a bonus based on performance, employee discounts, advancement opportunities, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Classroom experience with children is required.
• Dependability and commitment are essential.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and activities.
• Compliance with state regulations and program policies.

Responsibilities

• Interact and encourage children in activities during the day.
• Provide nurturing care while helping them develop independent skills.
• Help children learn appropriate social skills.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with activities for the children.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Must comply with state regulations and program policies.

Skills

Classroom experience

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our team! You will be assisting our lead teachers with implementing curriculum, assisting in classroom coverage during lunch breaks, and providing support to the Director as needed.

This position is idea if you love working with children, but may not have full-time hours to commit to a work schedule. We want someone with strong creative and organizational skills, and who can develop strong relationships with faculty, students, and families to create an engaging learning environment.

Hourly Rate / Benefits:

$13.00 - $16.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

• Paid Holidays


• Bonus based on performance


• Employee Discount


• Opportunity for advancement


• Tuition assistance

Key Responsibilities:

• Interact and encourage children in activities during the day.


• Provide nurturing care while helping them develop independent skills.


• Help children learn appropriate social skills.


• Assist the Lead Teacher with activities for the children.


• Assist in the maintenance of the classroom as a clean, organized, and safe place for the children to spend time.


• Must comply with state regulations as well as with Program Policies of Countryside Daycare and Preschool.

Teacher Requirements:

• Classroom experience in working with children is required.


• Dependability and commitment.


• Flexibility

Must Provide the following documents prior to commencing employment:

• HS diploma or GED


• PA DHS Child Abuse Clearance (within the last four years)


• PA State Police Clearance (within the last four years)


• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (within the last four years)


• Two Reference Letters (indicating the number of hours working directly with children)


• Mandated Reporter Child Abuse Online Training (within the last four years)


• Mandated 10 Hours Health and Safety Training through Better Kid Care.


• First Aid and Pediatric CPR training (within the last year)

Time Commitment:

Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm (part-time) or 9:00am-6:00pm (full-time with 1hr lunch).

Countryside Daycare & Preschool is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

• Employee discount


• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)


• Childcare: 2 years (Required)