Assistant Teacher (49326)

WestCare Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Inc. in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support early childhood education for children from infants to 5 years old. The role focuses on building vocabulary, social skills, and behavior in a nurturing classroom setting.

The job requires a high school education, with CDA or equivalent credentials preferred, and a willingness to obtain necessary certifications. This position involves hands-on child supervision and daily collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare settings serving children birth through eight years old is required or strongly preferred.
• Must have CDA or equivalent credential recognized by regulatory agencies in multiple states.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred to communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe play environment.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Organize and store toys and materials to keep areas orderly.
• Dress children and assist with diapering.
• Observe and monitor children's activities.
• Instruct on health and personal habits.
• Keep records on individual children and daily activities.
• Communicate with parents about daily activities and behavior.
• Assist in administrative tasks including attendance and paperwork.
• Help prepare meals and sanitize bottles if needed.
• Support emotional and social development and positive self-concepts.
• Participate in recreational activities and field trips.

Skills

Childcare

Early Childhood

Bilingual

MS Office

EHR Software

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

Four-year college degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

EHR Software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pembroke Pines - 1627 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary

The Assistant Teacher will assist in the day to day activities to prepare children, infants to 5 years, for elementary school by developing their vocabulary, social skills, and behavior.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a safe play environment
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
• Dress children and change diapers.
• Observes and monitors children's play activities.
• Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Assist in keeping records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, and meals served.
• Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
• Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.
• Regulate children's rest periods.
• Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.

Certifications / Licenses

• At minimum, must hold National Child Development Associate (CDA) or other early childhood credential that meets or exceeds the requirements of the National CDA and is recognized by regulatory agencies in at least five states.
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field is preferred.
• An Associates degree with at least 6 college credit hours in early childhood education/child development is required.
• National Early Childhood credential or an active School-Age Child Care credential may be substituted for formal educational qualifications.

Experience and Competencies

• Must have at least 480 hours experience in childcare setting serving children ages birth through eight years of age.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite.
• Ability to utilize internal electronic health record software.
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.