Early Childcare Assistant Teacher

Easterseals Redwood; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education and Professional Development

Free daily lunch (KY campus)

PTO and illness time

Humana EAP

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood in Kentucky seeks an Assistant Teacher to support children with diverse needs in a caring classroom. You will plan and implement activities, maintain routines, and document child progress alongside the ECE Lead and families.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma and experience with children who have special health care needs is a plus. Enjoy benefits, lunch program, and opportunities for professional growth at Easterseals Redwood.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience working with children with special health care needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with ECE Lead and caregivers to plan developmentally appropriate activities aligned with goals.
• Creates and maintains room arrangements, centers, routines to engage children safely and maximize learning.
• Guides development through age-appropriate play, sensory experiences, and activities; documents progress weekly.

Skills

Collaboration

Documentation

Behavior management

Communication with caregivers

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.

By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage

Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Assistant Teacher:

• Starting Pay of $15.50 Per Hour.
• PTO and Extended Illness Time
• Health Insurance options
• 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Disability Insurance options
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Humana Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Paid holidays

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with ECE Lead and other caregivers to plan and implement developmentally appropriate, activities that are aligned with the individualized goals of the child and the program, High Scope curriculum, NAEYC, STARs and best practice principles of licensing and accrediting organizations.
• Collaborates with other staff to create and maintain appropriate room arrangements, learning centers, and consistent routines/schedules to safely engage children and maximize learning.
• Guides developmental growth of children to support achievement of learning objectives through age-appropriate play, sensory experiences, fine/gross motor activities, music/art, and language/communication activities in the classroom and during community outings and documents progress toward objectives on a weekly basis.
• Assist with the accurate and timely completion of all required documentation, including attendance records, individualized goals, service notes, reports for family, incident reports, food service forms, etc.
• Implements behavior management programs as directed.
• Attends meetings as assigned.
• Assists with shared duties of the program, including preparation and cleanup of all snacks/meals, assisting with laundry, cleaning of all toys and classroom furniture on a daily basis, etc.
• Supports efforts to educate, instruct, and train parents/guardians/other caregivers (caregivers) regarding their child’s developmental needs and daily care.
• Communicates pertinent information to caregivers about their child’s progress in achieving learning objectives and encourages caregivers to express their priorities and concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children with special health care needs.