Compassionate Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Metropolitan Ministries, inc.; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental coverage

PTO for full-time and part-time

11 days PTO + 10 holidays annually

401K with employer match

Life Insurance $15,000

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career development

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Metropolitan Ministries is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities for the assigned group in the Tampa Bay area.

Requirements include a high school diploma (CDA preferred), 1 year of related experience, and completion of required DCF and literacy trainings. This full-time position offers benefits, development, and a pathway to growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CDA preferred.
• Must have or be willing to complete required DCF and literacy trainings.
• At least one year of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with policies and mission.
• Assist Lead Teacher with weekly lesson plans and daily activities.
• Maintain records of each child's progress and communicate with families.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of classrooms and playground equipment.
• Administer and score assessments within 30 days of enrollment.
• Adhere to state licensing guidelines and accreditation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Volunteer supervision

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential preferred

40 hours DCF training in early childhood education

5 hours of literacy training

1 year experience as Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Job description

Metropolitan Ministries is seeking an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities for the assigned group in the Tampa Bay area.

Requirements include a high school diploma (CDA preferred), 1 year of related experience, and completion of required DCF and literacy trainings. This full-time position offers benefits, development, and a pathway to growth within the organization.