Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Childcare Assistance

Job summary

Acquire4Hire in Harker Heights, Texas, seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the educational staff. The role involves creating a safe environment and engaging with children while implementing developmentally appropriate activities. Candidates should possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team. The position offers education and childcare assistance benefits, alongside a great opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must earn CDA credential by December 2019.
• High energy and ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of classroom materials.
• Communicate frequently with parents through discussions and reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Summary

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. Experience in the early childcare industry is preferred.

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

• Must earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential by December 2019
• 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.

Nice to Haves

Working to attain Child Development Credential

Benefits

• Education Assistance
• Childcare Assistance