Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking an Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher to support Teachers and create a nurturing environment for children. The role involves assisting in curriculum implementation, maintaining communication with parents, and fostering positive relationships. Ideal candidates should have previous child care experience and strong communication skills, along with CPR and First Aid certification.

Benefits

Insurance

Retirement

Paid time off during Spring, Summer, and Winter

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation.
• Maintain communications with parents and ensure daily transitions.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

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Base pay range

$14.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to get on the floor with children and lift 35lbs.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Benefits

• Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid time off during the Spring, Summer and Winter. (After completion of a 90 day probationary period.)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting