Assistant Toddler Teacher

Ready Set Grow Learning Academy, Inc.; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and dynamic educational environment as an Assistant Teacher/Floater! In this vital role, you will support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere for children. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, supervising classrooms, and ensuring that children are taught essential skills in a positive manner. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education while making a meaningful impact on young lives. If you have a passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in daily program implementation and classroom supervision.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being while promoting positive behaviors.

Skills

Customer Service

Child Supervision

Communication

Problem Solving

Knowledge of State Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA Certification (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Competitive salary
4. Free food & snacks
5. Opportunity for advancement
6. Paid time off
7. Training & development

Job Summary:

The Assistant Teacher/Floater assists the Lead Teacher and/or Teacher in a classroom. May or may not be assigned to a specific classroom and will help in other classrooms as needed. Supervises the class(es) during nap and break times when the Lead Teacher/Teacher is out of the classroom, helps with meals, safety, and assists in maintaining a clean and orderly room and School. May be required to work with various age groups.

Essential Functions/Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assists the Lead Teacher in implementing the daily program for children, including the following:
1. Preparation and cleanup of daily programming and activities.
2. Curriculum and child assessments
3. Ensure children are taught to read and write in the English language.
4. Help children learn to think creatively, solve problems, and respect themselves and others.
2. Understands and can articulate learning outcomes up and down.
3. Utilizes digital technologies to communicate with parents and to facilitate intentional lesson planning.
4. Implements and follows all proper supervision techniques as required by the company and state licensing.
5. Guides children in a positive manner displaying friendly, affectionate, enthusiastic, and caring behaviors.
6. Supervises and facilitates the classroom and the learning, according to the plans of the Lead Teacher and/or Teacher in the absence of the Lead Teacher or Teacher.
7. Helps with meal and snack preparation, feeding children, and modeling table manners at family-style meals.
8. Assists with ensuring the classroom is organized, clean, and tour-ready at all times.
9. Interacts with children on the playground/classroom taking part in activities that include bending, stooping, jumping, and other physical activities as indicated under the physical requirements section.
10. Provides exceptional customer service to the families and children we serve, which includes maintaining strict confidentiality regarding children and families.
11. Greets every family, child, and visitor who enters the school/classroom with a warm and sincere welcome. Assists parents at drop off and pick up times. Acknowledges all departing families, children, and visitors with a farewell. Responds to all questions and requests in a friendly and timely manner.
12. Works to prevent injuries and accidents; follows all procedures related to injuries and accidents if one should occur. Reports child injuries and hazards promptly to the Lead Teacher/Teacher and Director.
13. Required to attend all staff training sessions, meetings, and programs sponsored by the School; this is mandatory, not optional.
14. Participates in QRIS or accreditation goals and performs the associated classroom requirements to meet those goals where applicable.
15. Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to local child protective agency/hotline as mandated by state law.
16. Performs other related duties as requested by a member of management or Lead Teacher.
17. Regular attendance is required.
18. Responsible for daily cleaning duties which include sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.

Supervision:

No direct reports.

Education/Experience:

Required:

1. Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
2. Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

1. Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences.
2. Be available for full-time employment and available to work as late as 7:00 pm.
3. Previous work experience in an office environment preferred.
4. Have dependable transportation.

Certification/Licensure:

1. CDA preferred.
2. CPR and First Aid certified preferred.
3. If applicable, must maintain required units, certifications, etc., as required by the state and Company.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.
2. Ensure the safety and well-being of each child; be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children.
3. Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Ready Set Grow Learning Academy Inc. Centers.
4. Must have knowledge and understanding of all current state and local regulations.
5. Must be able to communicate with children, parents, and staff using the English language.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and attributes checked below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job/position.

| X | Lifting (maximum 50 lbs) | X | Repetitive Motion | X | Carrying (maximum 50 lbs) | X | Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel. | X | Stooping, Bending | X | Physical Coordination | X | Kneeling, Squatting | X | Eye-hand Coordination | X | Walking/Running | X | Close Vision (20” or less) | X | Standing 95% of day | X | Distance Vision (20’ or more) | X | Sitting | X | Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish color) | X | Climbing, Balancing (Ladder) | X | Depth Perception – judge distance | X | Pushing / Pulling | X | Hearing | X | Overhead Reaching | X | Speaking

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Exposure to moderate hazards, childhood illnesses, heat/cold and noise.