Child Care Assistant Teacher

Center for Transforming Lives; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Child Care Assistant Teacher, where you will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for young children. This position emphasizes supporting school readiness and monitoring developmental outcomes through responsive caregiving. You will assist in creating engaging lesson plans and routines that align with state guidelines, ensuring each child's individual needs are met. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have CDA credential or be enrolled in a program leading to one.
• Minimum 24 months of teaching experience in a licensed Texas Child Care Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing lesson plans and routines effectively.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
• Supervise and ensure the health and safety of children.

Skills

Effective communication

Early childhood principles

Classroom supervision

Lesson planning

Family engagement

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in early childhood education

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. Dental insurance
3. Health insurance
4. Paid time off
5. Parental leave
6. Training & development
7. Vision insurance

SUMMARY

The Child Care Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting and supporting school readiness and monitoring developmental outcomes while providing responsive caregiving and developmentally appropriate and inclusive learning experiences for enrolled children. The Child Care Assistant Teacher is also responsible for assisting the Teacher in creating and supporting a positive, high-quality early learning environment. The overall educational emphasis of the classroom is in alignment with the Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards; the Texas Early Learning Guidelines and PreK guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Articulating and demonstrating sound early childhood principles and best practices.
2. Communicating effectively with children, families, and staff.
3. Assisting in the implementation of lesson plans, routines, and curricula.
4. Demonstrating professionalism in decision-making and leadership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. At a minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential or enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
2. High school diploma or GED required.
3. Must be 18 years or older.
4. Minimum of 24 months of classroom teaching experience in a licensed Texas Child Care Center.
5. Associates degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

1. Articulate and demonstrate sound early childhood principles and effective teaching practices for children.
2. Actively supervise and ensure the health, well-being, and safety of children.
3. Implement age-appropriate preschool lesson plans, effectively implement curriculum components with fidelity, and inclusively scaffold instructional support to meet children’s individual needs.
4. Facilitate family engagement experiences, including two parent conferences per year.
5. Effectively communicate and partner with children, families, and staff to implement school readiness strategies.
6. Ensure classroom activities and interactions (including transitions) are age and developmentally appropriate and aligned with Texas Early Learning Guidelines and/or Texas PreK Guidelines.
7. Coordinate other classroom staff and classroom volunteers in the daily routine.
8. Implement positive decision-making strategies that affect the operation, care, and education of children within the classroom, demonstrating professionalism and leadership in appearance and demeanor.