Assistant Infant Teacher

KIDS ACADEMY Childcare & Preschool; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

KIDS ACADEMY Childcare & Preschool in Mount Vernon, OH is seeking an experienced Assistant Infant Teacher to support planning age-appropriate activities, assist with scheduling, and communicate effectively with families. You will help design lesson plans, maintain a clean classroom, and participate in ongoing training to meet licensing requirements and grow with the program.

The position requires at least 1 year in a licensed childcare setting, a high school diploma, and coursework or a degree

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year experience in a licensed childcare facility
• Coursework or a degree in early childhood education or child development or a CDA
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding child care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of caring and nurturing children in a licensed educational environment

Responsibilities

• Adhere to licensing rules
• Develop lesson plans
• Interact with children to support learning and socialization
• Maintain consistent communication with parents
• Participate in staff and training meetings
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom environment
• Assist to design classroom arrangement to support learning and development
• Commitment to continuing education

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Caring and nurturing children

Education

High School Diploma

Coursework or degree in early childhood education or child development or a CDA

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Infant Teacher to join our team! As the Assistant Infant Teacher, you will be responsible for selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the current staff, manage scheduling and office supplies, bring positive communication to the team, and implement new strategies to grow and expand our outreach.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ODJFS Child Care licensing rules
• Develop lesson plans
• Interact with children to support effective learning and socialization
• Consistent Communication with parents
• Participation in staff and training meetings
• Maintain clean and tidy classroom environment
• Assist to design an appropriate classroom arrangement in support of learning and developmental goals
• Commitment to continuing education

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• At least 1 year experience working in a licensed childcare facility
• Coursework or a degree in early childhood education or child development or a CDA
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding child care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of caring and nurturing children in a licensed educational environment

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities