Child Daycare Teacher Assistant

Little Dreamers Academy; Clarksville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing environment where your skills will shine as you teach and connect with children from twelve months to kindergarten age. This role offers flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, you will thrive in a setting that values your contributions. Enjoy a variety of responsibilities that keep each day fresh and fulfilling, all while balancing your work and personal life. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional Development

Low Child-to-Teacher Ratios

Monthly Classroom Budget

Weekly Planning Time

Paid Background Check

Teacher Appreciation & Recognition

401k

Quarterly Attendance Bonus

Paid Holidays

Childcare Discount

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with a preference for previous child care experience.
• Knowledge of child development principles and classroom management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in daily activities and maintain a consistent routine.
• Create a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.

Skills

Child Development Principles

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits/Perks

1. Professional Development: Room for growth within the company
2. Low child-to-teacher ratios
3. Monthly classroom budget
4. Weekly planning time
5. Paid background check
6. Teacher Appreciation & Recognition: Surprise Gifts/Snacks
7. 401k
8. Quarterly Attendance Bonus
9. PTO
10. Childcare Discount
11. Paid Holidays
12. Annual Loyalty Bonus
13. Pay scale: $12.75-$14.00 hour

Age Groups & Hours: Floaters: FT or PT options available. Assistants: All ages available (FT).

Job Summary: Your skills and expertise will shine since you'll start teaching an age group that suits you best. By joining our school family, you can build strong connections, teach children new skills, and go home each day feeling satisfied you made a difference. Enjoy plenty of different opportunities to work with children as young as twelve months old up until they start kindergarten. If you want a work environment with new surprises every day and crave a flexible work-life balance, you’re in the perfect place!

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the lead teacher in carrying out the curriculum and daily activities, including long and short-range goals.
2. Maintain a consistent daily routine, including classroom structures, mealtimes, physical play, a nap period, and outside play.
3. Assist in conflict management between children in the classroom; teach them skills they still need to learn.
4. Be respectful and create partnerships with your co-workers; must possess a solid ability to communicate positively and openly.
5. Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff; this includes cleaning responsibilities throughout the day.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Previous experience in child care is preferred.
3. Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management.
4. Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Energetic and positive attitude.

Get started in a career that gives you the freedom and flexibility you need to thrive.

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Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.