Assistant Teacher - Infant/Toddler

Smart Start; Village of Trumansburg (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established early childhood center is seeking a dedicated Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant to join their vibrant team. This full-time role involves nurturing and promoting the development of young children, creating engaging lesson plans, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to childcare. With a flexible schedule and a commitment to professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education and making a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience working with infant to toddler-age children.
• Comfortable caring for young children with a nurturing attitude.

Responsibilities

• Promote children's learning and development in the classroom.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress.
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor child development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Nurturing teaching approach

Understanding of child development

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.50/hr - $20.50/hr

Our early childhood center is looking for a full-time Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant. The position hours may vary from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Full-Time employees receive paid holidays, vacations, and additional PTO and sick pay.

The ideal candidates must have experience working with infant to toddler-age children, be comfortable and confident caring for infant to toddler-aged children, have excellent communication skills, and be a nurturing and patient caregiver. Teaching Assistants help to create innovative lesson plans and enhance the learning environment for our students.

If you have previous experience working with infants and young children and are interested in joining our growing team, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Work with children in the classroom and outdoors to promote their learning and development
• Communicate with parents and keep them informed about their child's development and any changes to the regular day-to-day schedule
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child
• Understand the teacher's routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and run the class in the event that the teacher is absent

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Nurturing teaching approach
• High School Diploma/GED required (Associate Degree preferred)
• Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development
• Experience caring for young children

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting