Early Childhood – Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Blair (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Blair, Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support teachers in creating a safe learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting in curricula activities, engaging with children, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring adherence to policies. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, be energetic, and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required, and candidates must complete an early childhood education course within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong understanding of child development required.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Manage cleanliness and order of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents.

Skills

High energy

Strong oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with others

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 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.
• Must be willing to take Introduction to Early Childhood Education within 6 months of hire.