Assistant Teacher

Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in child care services seeks an Assistant Teacher to support program delivery and ensure the well-being of children. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and engaging environment. Responsibilities include supporting the Lead Teacher, engaging in activities with children, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly and participate in a variety of exciting program needs.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling based on program needs.

Opportunity for training and development.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in a child care setting desirable.
• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a quality program.
• Meet expectations for delivering customer satisfaction and retention.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to company and licensing regulations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED/CDA

Job description

Assistant Teacher

Education/Knowledge/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED/CDA Desirable
• 2 years of experience working in a child care setting (desirable)

Function:

• Meet expectations for delivering customer satisfaction and retention.
• Ability to delegate tasks and communicate with Lead teacher as needed.
• Assist in providing a quality program.
• Demonstrate acceptable behavior.
• May share Lead responsibilities with the Lead teacher.
• Comply with company policies and governmental regulations.
• Keep the Director/Lead Teacher informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to company and licensing regulations.
• Set a professional example for other employees.
• Assist in any other program needs.
• Attend and participate in parent/staff meetings, training, and center events as requested.

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to be flexible in assignments, tasks, and work hours, and respond quickly and appropriately to changing environments. Schedule is based on program needs.
• CPR/First Aid Certification and Shaken Baby and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome training or willingness to obtain.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• For driving positions, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to operate the center's vehicles.
• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required. Must possess excellent visual and hearing capabilities to monitor the environment and children’s well-being.
• Obtain 24 hours of child development-focused training annually.
• Adhere to dress code and all other company policies and procedures.
• Cross-train in all age groups to step in for absent teachers.
• Must be available from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.
• Understand that work hours are not guaranteed to be 40 hours per week and schedules may change at any time.

This job requires physical work inside, outside, and occasionally off-site for field trips.

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs continually throughout the day.
• Stand for at least 95% of the day.
• Stoop, sit on the floor, and bend to perform various tasks.
• Have the agility to move from sitting to standing promptly to respond to emergencies.
• Perform activities with children such as jumping, dancing, walking, running, etc., for extended periods.
• Sustain a high level of energy throughout the day.
• Assume postures that allow physical and visual contact with children, including low-level positions.
• Spend prolonged time outdoors as part of routine activities.
• Adapt to a continuously changing environment.