Childcare Floater/Teacher Aide

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Benefits: Dental, Medical, Vision

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Chesapeake Montessori is seeking a dedicated Floater/Aide to support classrooms for all ages. A high school diploma is required and the ability to pass background checks is essential.

Prior childcare experience is a plus, with a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm shift and compensation of $16–$17 per hour based on education and experience. The role offers competitive pay, paid trainings, a generous benefits package (including dental, medical, and vision insurance), a 401k with match, childcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all classroom aspects.
• Implement activities supporting emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take feedback and improve program quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for children.
• Establish professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and work around young children.

Skills

Assist lead teacher

child development support

communication with families

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Chesapeake Montessori is a licensed childcare center seeking Floaters/Aides to support in all age groups!

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

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Compensation: $16-17/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
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
  • Q&A
  • Classroom observation
• 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.

Chesapeake Montessori 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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