Center Assistant Teacher

Weecare Daycare; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Discounted child care

Paid time off

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance options

Job summary

Weecare Daycare in Longview, Texas, is seeking a passionate Center Assistant Teacher to support daily operations in a child care center. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe learning environment, assisting with lesson implementation, and ensuring professional interaction with children and parents. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certifications, and early childhood education experience. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in early childhood education or child care is necessary.
• Current Background Clearance, CPR, and First Aid certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain daily schedule for classroom activities.
• Assist in the implementation of weekly lessons.
• Maintain safety and well-being of all children in care.
• Serve meals and accommodate food allergies.

Skills

Experience in child care

Teamwork

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education or experience

Child Care Basic STARS certification

1st Aid/CPR certification

Job description

We are looking for an individual with passion, determination, and experience in a child care center to join our team as a Center Assistant Teacher.

A generalized list of job duties include:

• Establish and maintain daily schedule
• Maintain ratio within the classrooms
• Follow chain of command
• Follow direction of Lead Staff with team work & respect
• Assist in implementing weekly lessons
• Make necessary accommodations for children with disabilities
• Make sure all classroom supplies are in rooms for the day
• Maintain safety and well being of all children in care
• Greet parents and children upon arrival and departure
• Create a warm, inviting, organized, and stimulating learning environment
• Maintain organized and defined centers (sensory, housekeeping etc)
• Routinely check for safety concerns within the classroom, outside the classroom and the playground
• Decorate room with children’s art work
• Responsible for serving meals, making accommodations for food allergies and intolerances and documenting of meal counts for each meal
• Attend relevant trainings approved by Director
• Implement effective guidance and discipline techniques
• Maintain current Background Clearance, CPR, First Aid, annual STARS, BBP and Food Handlers card
• Assist and supervise field trips when needed
• Maintain confidentiality of children, staff and families
• Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance
• Follow Wee Care Day Care Employee Handbook, Health Policy, and Disaster Policy, the WACS, Foundational Skills and Competencies, and Early Achievers standards including ERS and CLASS

Minimum Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• TB test
• Early Childhood Education or experience
• Child Care Basic STARS
• 1st Aid/CPR

Job Types

Full-time

Salary

$18.25 - $22.50 per hour depending on level of Early Childhood education.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Discounted child care
• Paid time off
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance options