Assistant Teacher

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler's The Children’s House is seeking a dedicated early childhood caregiver to support infants through pre-kindergarten. The role focuses on developmentally appropriate practices, safety, and collaborative teamwork within a nurturing setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of related experience; CDA is preferred and CPR/First Aid certification must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in early care and education with young children is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and active supervision of children at all times in a safe environment.
• Assist lead teacher with daily routines, meals, activities, and transitions.
• Support implementation of daily lesson plans promoting physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain accurate child records, attendance, and incident reports.
• Communicate with families through informal conversations and updates; participate in parent conferences.
• Follow licensing regulations, center policies, and quality standards; collaborate with staff and directors.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA preferred

Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; Associate in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The focus of our program is to promote developmentally appropriate learning through respect, diversity, self-esteem and equality in order to prepare our learners for success. We accomplish this vision through cooperation among highly trained co-workers, our children’s families, and the community, in a safe, nurturing environment which provides individualized learning and developmentally appropriate practices.

Position Summary

The Children’s House is a 3-Star Quality Rated child care facility associated with St. Joseph’s/Candler. The Children’s House offers programs ranging from infant care to Pre-Kindergarten. Our mission is to promote the healthy growth and development of children and to strengthen and support the families and community.

We believe that young children learn best through creative, hands-on learning experiences in an environment that fosters curiosity.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED; and 3 or more years of early care and education experience with young children
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) - Preferred
• Technical Certificate of Credit in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; Technical College Diploma (TCD) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or Associate in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field - Preferred

Experience

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or pre-school-aged children - Required
• 1 Year of experience following health, safety, and licensing guidelines - Required
• 1 Year of experience demonstrating communication skills - Required

License & Certification

• CPR/First Aid Certification - Required within 45 days from date of hire

Core Job Functions

• Provide direct care and active supervision of children at all times while maintaining a safe, healthy environment. Ensure proper response to injuries, emergencies, administering medication as required, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state licensing regulations.
• Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom routines, including transitions, meals, activities and supervision. Help maintain an organized and orderly learning environment.
• Support implementation of daily lesson plans and activities that promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Encourage child participation and independence.
• Maintain accurate child records, daily reports, attendance, and required documentation including incident reports and medication logs when applicable.
• Provide daily communication to families through informal conversations and written updates. Participate in parent conferences as needed.
• Follow all licensing regulations, Quality-Rated standards, and center policies regarding health, safety, supervision, and sanitation.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and directors. Attend required meetings, scheduled professional development and trainings while maintaining professional conduct at all times.