Childcare Assistant Teacher/Floater

Foothills Child Development Center; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Benefits package

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Positive Workplace

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Foothills Child Development is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers and Floaters to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Easley, SC. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, can pass background checks, and are 18 years or older. Shifts are Monday–Friday 9:30am–6:30pm or 3:30pm–6:30pm.

Compensation is $14–$16 per hour, based on education and experience. We offer paid trainings, benefits including dental/medical/vision, a 401(k) with match, childcare

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all classroom tasks in line with the center's philosophy.
• Implement activities promoting growth in emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept feedback, and improve as needed for program quality.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Foothills Child Development is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers & Floaters to support the following age groups:

• Infant
• Toddlers
• Preschool

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, the ability to pass all background checks, and candidates must be 18 years of age. A plus if you havepreviouschildcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday:9:30am - 6:30pm OR 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Compensation: $14-16 per hour, 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, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for ourteachers!

Our Hiring Process:

1. Resumescreen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
   1. Q&A
   2. Classroom observation
4. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
• Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• 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.

Foothills Child Development 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.