Assistant Teacher, CDC

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital seeks a compassionate Early Childhood Education assistant to care for children from six weeks to eight years in a patient-facing setting. You will support safety, routines, and developmentally appropriate activities under licensed staff supervision.

Requirements include six months in a structured classroom, an ECE-related degree or CDA/TCC, and BLS/First Aid within 90 days. Preferred candidates have one year of classroom experience and strong written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a structured classroom setting.
• Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education or education related field OR completion of CDA/TCC.
• Must hold American Heart Association BLS and First Aid or obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate care and activities for children.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in a hospital setting.
• Communicate effectively with families and hospital staff about child progress and needs.

Skills

Classroom experience

Communication skills

Energetic

Child safety awareness

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in ECE or related field

Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC)

CDA

Enrollment in ECE program with CDA/TCC or degree within 2 years

CDA completion within 2 years

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Helps to care for children and infants, from six weeks to eight years, and provides for their physical, emotional, and educational needs, and in maintaining a safe, clean environment.

REQUIRED

1. Six months of experience in a structured classroom setting.
2. Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education or education related field OR

• Completion of Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA) OR
• Current enrollment in an early childhood certification program such as Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC), or Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or education related field, AND completion of CDA, TCC, or degree within two years of hire OR
• Completion of a CDA within two years of hire

1. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED

1. One year of experience in a structured classroom setting.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of child development/management techniques, appropriate activities for children and related care regulations. Must be willing to obtain additional training on a regular basis.
3. Must be energetic, and an interest in and enjoyment of children.
4. Must possess good written and oral communication skills.