Childcare Assistant Teacher

The-Growing-Years; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid trainings

Dental, Medical, Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Job summary

The Growing Years of Clayton is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Infant classroom. A high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass background checks are required.

Prior childcare experience is a plus, and the role runs Monday through Friday, 8:15am-5:15pm with compensation of $15-$18/hr based on education and experience. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, a generous benefits package (Dental, Medical, Vision), a 401k with match, and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass background checks.
• Previous childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Substitute for any position as needed, covering breaks and absences.
• Demonstrate patience and positive interactions with children, parents, and staff.
• Work as a team and assist the lead teacher as required.
• Maintain safety and engagement while assisting in infant activities.
• Lift up to 40 lbs and navigate physical demands of the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Team player

Communication skills

Dependability

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Growing Years of Clayton is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers for our Infant classroom!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:15am-5:15pm

Compensation: $15-$18/hr based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Willingness to effectively substitute for any position as needed. This includes covering staff members’ breaks, filling in for staff members in their absences, and assuming the classroom duties of staff members before or after their scheduled shifts.
• Demonstrate patience, kindness and positive interactions with all children, parents, and staff.
• Operate as a team player and willingness to help where needed under the director of the lead teacher.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

The Growing Years is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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