Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center is seeking Assistant Teachers to support curriculum implementation and foster a caring environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to child development. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with benefits including PTO and sick leave.

Benefits

PTO time

Paid sick time off

Paid birthday off

Paid training

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and cleared through a full background check.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience in licensed childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of classroom materials.
• Communicate frequently with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Certificate in Introduction to Childcare Profession

Certificate in Skills and Strategies for Childcare Profession

Job description

Summary

Little Sprouts Nursery & Preschool is looking for a few assistants to help in some of our classrooms. We have rapidly expanded our enrollment and need a few more assistants to help in classrooms. These positions will be primarily floats, but also need one full time assistant that will have a main classroom. Full and part time are available. Also looking for someone who can fill in when staff are sick. We need people who are very reliable, hard working, and a team player.

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

This position requires that candidates have completed high school, or equivalency, and be 18 years or older. Candidates must also have completed the certificates for Introduction to the Childcare Profession as well as Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Profession or the equivalent coursework.

Preference may be given to candidates who have previously worked in licensed childcare.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Benefits

PTO time, paid sick time off, paid birthday off, paid training,