Childcare Teacher Assistant

Child Care Resources Inc; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Referral program

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Job summary

Shining Stars Academy is a privately owned, family-oriented preschool seeking a passionate and reliable teacher assistant to join our team. If you love working with ages 0 to 5 years old, value consistency, and want to be part of a supportive, positive school culture, we would love to meet you!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. Pay: $15-$17 per hour based on experience, education, and certifications.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Experience in childcare or early childhood required.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Support Lead Teacher and ensure classroom daily routines are followed.
• Help implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Communicate professionally with families at drop-off and pick-up.
• Document daily activities and child progress for parents.
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers.
• Assist with diapering, pottying, cleaning, meal prep, and classroom care.
• Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings.

Skills

Childcare experience

Punctual

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Shining Stars Academy is a privately owned, family-oriented preschool seeking apassionate and reliable teacher assistant to join our team.

If you love working with ages 0 to 5 years old, value consistency, and want to be part of a supportive, positive school culture, we would love to meet you!

Why Work at Shining Stars Academy?

• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
• Discounted childcare tuition
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employee incentive program
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
• Pay:$15-$17 per hour (based on experience, education, and certifications)
• Language Requirement:Fully English (Bilingual English/Spanish a bonus)

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging learning environment
• Support Lead Teacher and ensure classroom daily routines are followed
• Help implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Communicate professionally with families at drop-off and pick-up
• Document daily activities and child progress for parents
• Work collaboratively with your co-teachers
• Assist with diapering, pottying, cleaning, meal prep, and classroom care
• Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings

What We're Looking For

• Prior childcare or early childhood experience **MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE**
• Reliable, punctual, and fully present at work
• Professional, positive, and energetic
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs throughout the day
• Willing to follow all state licensing and school policies
• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging learning environment
• Support Lead Teacher and ensure classroom daily routines are followed
• Help implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Communicate professionally with families at drop-off and pick-up
• Document daily activities and child progress for parents
• Work collaboratively with your co-teachers
• Assist with diapering, pottying, cleaning, meal prep, and classroom care
• Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

Nice To Have

• Willing to work towards Child Development Associate Credential
• Experience in larger centers
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

About Us

Shining Stars Academy's goal is to provide safe, affordable but high quality, developmentally appropriate child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We focus on helping children become social, well-educated, independent and self-confident in the quest for learning. We partner with families to ensure their children are receiving the best care in town.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent