Daycare Teachers Assistant

ADP, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Teacher's Assistant to support weekly theme planning, lesson activities, and daily routines. The role collaborates with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom and to maintain compliance with Kentucky regulations.

The assistant will manage attendance, help implement the curriculum, and maintain strong communication with parents. Fluency with Bright Wheel is expected, and the position involves full engagement with children across age groups.

Qualifications

• Scheduling and email management.
• Organization, prioritization, and time management.
• Confidentiality and sensitivity of information.
• Effective problem-solving under stress.
• Self-direction and initiative.
• Knowledge of child care regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in adherence to program regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Develop daily classroom schedule with Lead Teacher.
• Track food/meal related activities on activity form.
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Sanitize toys and materials daily.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Manage attendance documentation for billing.
• Assist in implementing the daily classroom schedule.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Report illnesses and incidents promptly to directors.
• Engage with parents and families, sharing daily reports.

Skills

Scheduling

Organization

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Time management

Self-direction

Child care regulations knowledge

Education

1 year of paid experience with children

Background checks and fingerprinting

Tools

Bright Wheel

Job description

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Louisville, KY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1014

Salary Range: $13.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Description

Teacher's Assistants are a part of the program planning and implementation of said programs in cooperation with the Lead Teacher. Teacher Assistants assist in planning of weekly themes, lesson plans and daily activities. Maintain a safe, healthy environmentforchildrenatalltimes.Activelyengageindailyactivitiesandroutineswithchildren.Ensurecompliancewith all Kentucky rules and regulations.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports Director and Assistant Director of Child Development and Services

Responsibilities/Activities

• Assists in adherence to program regulations, standards, best practices, and program implementation.
• Assists in the develops daily classroom schedule.
• Tracks food/meal related activities on activity form.
• Ensures the classroom is clean and organized at all times.
• Ensures toys and other materials utilized by children are cleaned and sanitized daily.
• Follows infection control policies and procedures including but not limited to handwashing, cleaning procedures, etc.
• Assists in management of child attendance and ensures appropriate and timely documentation of attendance for billing purposes.
• Assists in implementation of the daily classroom schedule.
• Works with Lead Teacher to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Reports illnesses and incidents to director and/or assistant director in a timely manner.
• Is fluent in the Bright Wheel application and ensures full utilization of application functions and features as it relates to his/her job.
• Forms and maintains a professional relationship with parents and families.
• Engages with parents and other family members consistently and respectfully.
• Provides parents and other key stakeholders with daily reports of their child's activities and other information.
• Contributes to the implementation of an age-appropriate educational curriculum.
• Promotes a safe and healthy environment by adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and maintains necessary certifications.
• Assists in conducting regular safety drills and training with children.
• Fosters positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication and regular updates.
• Organizes and participates in parent conferences and family engagement events.
• Assists in maintaining quality standards set by relevant federal, state and local agencies.
• Seek opportunities for professional development, stays current with early childhood education trends and ensure regulatorily required .
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of the classroom.
• Floats and substitutes in all classrooms for absences, breaks and support as needed.
• Works with all age groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Expert Knowledge and Demonstration of:

• Scheduling and email.
• Organization, prioritization, and time management
• Confidentiality and sensitivity of information
• Effective problem-solving
• Ability to operate in stressful situations and within tight time-constraints.
• Self-direction and initiative
• Knowledge of child care regulations and laws

Required Skills/Abilities

• Organization and ability to effectively manage time.
• Ability to work very independently and with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal relations.
• Ability to execute upon policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Good physical and mental health
• Mental fortitude and ability to manage stress.
• Patience and emotional intelligence.

Qualifications/Education/Training

• Teacher's Assistants have at a minimum, one year of verifiable paid experience working directly with children.
• State required background checks and finger printing.