Assistant Teacher

Dream Care Learning Centre Llc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Opportunity for advancement within the

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Dream Care Learning Center in Lexington, KY is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Teacher for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. You will follow licensing guidelines, support daily care, and help create engaging learning activities in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include observing child development, communicating with families, participating in training, and assisting the lead teacher. Requirements include a High school diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in childcare preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Background check and TB skin test required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure daily care of every child.
• Operate as Lead or Assistant Teacher as needed based on attendance.
• Observe, assess, and plan for toddler and preschool child development and communicate with families.
• Complete annual training on child care and development topics.
• Assist the other teacher in daily activities and adapt to staffing requirements.
• Provide support during staff breaks to maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
• Support teacher in implementing curriculum and creating engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Childcare experience

Reliable transportation

CPR (optional)

TB test/background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Infant/Toddler/Pre-School Teacher

Dream Care Learning Center, located in Lexington KY.

We're searching for energetic assistant teachers who have a passion for working with infants, toddlers and preschool children (age 3 months-4), is well organized, and has previous teaching experience or is willing to develop with the organization. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to engage and support our children while creating a relationship of mutual trust with their families. The goal is to help cultivate the child's motor development and interest in education while being a trusted ally in this process.

Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners! Through our affectionate and loving staff that ensures our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed.

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll:

Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child in our care.

Operate as a Lead or Assistant Teacher, based of child attendance.

Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for toddler and preschool-aged child behavior and development, as well as effectively communicate with families.

Complete annual training that provides insight on current child care and development topics.

Assist the Other Teacher in daily activities, changings, while adapting to changing the every changing demands of licensing staffing requirements.

Provide support during staff breaks and absences to maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios.

Support the teacher in implementing organizational curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences.

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Types:

Full-time

Pay:

$13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Opportunity for advancement within the first year
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8-10 hour shift
• Monday - Friday
• No Nights
• No Weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lexington, KY 40509: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Qualifications :

• Previous Childcare experience a plus but not necessary
• CPR is a plus but not necessary
• Must have reliable transportation
• TB skin test, Background check required prior to start date

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against protected characteristics. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects individuals to support an inclusive environment for all employees. It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees to the extent required by applicable laws.

Job Type:

Full-time

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• In person