Assistant Teacher

In The Zone Child Care Services; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 13,776 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

A local child care provider is seeking an Assistant Teacher to teach and supervise Pre-K children. The role involves assisting with curriculum activities, ensuring a healthy and safe environment, and maintaining open communication with parents. Candidates must have a High School diploma and experience in childcare, be CPR certified, and pass a background check. This is a full-time entry-level position located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offering a pay range of $10.00/hr - $12.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and bondable.
• Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain.
• Eligible and pass MSDH Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the primary teacher with planning and implementing curriculum activities.
• Supervise and ensure well-being of children.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents regarding child development.

Skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Instructional experience in childcare

Ability to create a nurturing environment

Communication with parents

Reliable Transportation

Education

High School diploma or GED

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Base Pay Range

$10.00/hr - $12.00/hr

Overview

To teach, supervise and ensure a nurturing environment for Pre‑K children. Also, to support the child‑care program in providing quality care that will be safe, affirming, enjoyable and enriching to children.

Role And Responsibilities

• Assist the primary teacher with planning and implementing of curriculum activities.
• Assist with planning and setting up indoor and outdoor environment.
• Assist with classroom record keeping.
• Responsible for the supervision and daily class functions of a group of children, creating a warm, loving and nurturing environment encouraging them to learn, develop and advance.
• Ensures constant focus on the well‑being, health and safety of children.
• Assists the primary teacher in carrying out activities on a daily basis and evaluates the effectiveness of child development activities.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and toys on a daily basis in accordance with hygiene procedures and participates in the maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, playgrounds and common use areas.
• Maintains an attractive, fun, clean, interactive, and orderly classroom that encourages children to create, play, learn and explore.
• Assists in the implementation of weekly activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Assists and conducts daily health checks on each child, performs ongoing developmental evaluations of children, develops action plans and documents as needed.
• Follows policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short‑term exclusion of children.
• Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents formally and informally regarding their child’s developmental progress, needs and interests.
• Cultivates positive relationships with children, families, parents, staff, state licensing authorities and volunteers.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the overall In The Zone programs.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or functions.
• Complies with all rules, regulations, procedures and protocols of In The Zone and the MSDH regulatory agency pertaining to the health, safety, emergency procedures and care of children.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance.
• Substitutes for teachers whenever necessary.
• Other duties as required or requested by immediate supervisor, Director of Administrative Services and/or the Director of Operations.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and bondable.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• One year of instructional experience in a licensed childcare facility is required.
• Ability to adapt to the center's needs and hours.
• Current child/adult CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain.
• Reliable Transportation to and from work.
• Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, sitting and/or standing for periods longer than one hour, pushing, lifting and pulling up to 50 lbs., clear speech and good vision.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment properly as needed.
• Must be physically able to participate in high‑energy activities with children.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Consumer Services

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