Assistant Teacher

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 22,826 - 34,247; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision

Educational Reimbursement

On Site Child Care

Job summary

Bayhealth in Dover, Delaware, is seeking a dedicated child care professional to assist in planning and performing activities related to the care and development of children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. Responsibilities include maintaining safe classrooms, supporting teachers with activities, and monitoring children's developmental goals. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, along with relevant training or credentials. This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly salary ranging from $16.57 to $24.86.

Qualifications

• Six months’ experience working with preschool age or younger children in a group setting.
• Successful completion of required training or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain safe, healthy, and organized classrooms.
• Assist classroom teacher with planning age-appropriate activities.
• Monitor and track children's developmental assessment goals.

Skills

Child care

Classroom management

Developmental assessment monitoring

Age-appropriate activity planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Training in Early Care and Education (TECE 1 and TECE 2)

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Job description

Overview

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as a stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches.

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions).

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage and more

Location and Status

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift

Day/Evening, 9am-6pm

Salary

Salary Range: 16.57 - 24.86 HOURLY

General Summary

Assists in planning and performing a wide variety of activities related to the care and development of children — age 8 weeks to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides and maintains safe, healthy, and organized classrooms throughout the Center.
• Maintains the care and well-being of the children throughout the Center.
• Assists classroom teacher in planning and conducting age-appropriate activities for children.
• Assist with monitoring tracking of children’s developmental assessment goals and objectives.
• Proactively assists with other assignments, as needed.
• Gives special attention and caring toward Center children and meeting child care needs.
• Promotes children’s wellness by following Center Sick Guidelines and Standard Precautions.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Also requires:
• Successful completion and certificate of Training in Early Care and Education (TECE 1 and TECE 2) OR
• Successful completion of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) OR
• Successful completion of a traditional high school career pathway program in early childhood education accepted by DOE.
• Credential(s): Delaware Educator Data System Certification Heart saver - Within 60 days, if not already obtained.
• Experience: Six months’ experience working with preschool age or younger children in a group setting.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Associate Degree in Child Development.
• Credential(s):
• Experience: Preferred: At least one year working with young children in a Child Care Center or school setting

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