Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Slater Torah Academy; Metairie (LA); In loco; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Slater Torah Academy in Metairie, LA is seeking a warm, positive, and collaborative Full-Time Assistant Teacher for our Toddler Classroom. You will work closely with a lead teacher to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging space for infants to explore, grow, and thrive.

The role requires a love for toddlers, experience with children, ability to meet physical demands, and a background check. CDA or higher preferred; Hebrew knowledge a plus.

Competenze

• Genuine love for toddlers and young children.
• Experience working with children in group or professional settings.
• Ability to meet physical demands (sitting on floor, etc.).
• Background check with clean record required.

Mansioni

• Provide attentive care to toddlers ensuring safety and emotional well-being.
• Engage in age-appropriate activities including floor play, reading, and sensory play.
• Collaborate with classroom team to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist with daily routines: feeding, diapering, and keeping the classroom clean.
• Communicate warmly with families.

Conoscenze

Love for toddlers

Team collaboration

Active, on-floor participation

Child safety awareness

Formazione

CDA or higher degree

Willingness to enroll in CDA

Descrizione del lavoro

About Our School

Join a vibrant, forward-thinking educational community dedicated to supporting both children and educators! We believe in fostering a fun, collaborative, and deeply supportive environment where you can grow your career as a teacher while making a meaningful impact on our youngest learners.

Position Overview

We are seeking a warm, positive, and collaborative Full-Time Assistant Teacher for our Toddler Classroom. In this role, you will work closely with a lead teacher to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging space for infants to explore, grow, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving care to toddlers, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being throughout the day.
• Engage with children in age-appropriate developmental activities, including floor play, reading, and sensory exploration.
• Collaborate effectively with classroom team members to maintain a positive, forward-thinking learning environment.
• Assist with daily routines such as feeding, diapering, and maintaining a clean, organized classroom.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with families.

Minimum Requirements

• A genuine love for working with toddlers and young children.
• Prior experience working with children in a group or professional setting.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting on the floor, lifting and carrying children, and actively participating in all classroom activities.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check with a clean record.

Preferred Qualifications

• A CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree (or a strong willingness to enroll in and complete a CDA program, which we actively support).
• Knowledge of Hebrew language and Jewish culture is a wonderful plus.

What We Offer

• A supportive environment focused on your professional development and growth as an educator.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Please send 2-3 references of previous supervisors.

Work Location: In person