Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire seeks an enthusiastic Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to inspire young minds. Key responsibilities include developing a cohesive teaching team and engaging with children aged 12 months to 5 years in a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates should possess CPR certification and a passion for child development.

Benefits

PAID vacation time

PAID sick leave

PAID holidays off

50% Childcare Discount

FREE college education

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational curriculum for young children.
• Lead and coordinate the classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Childcare Basics 30 Hours STARS training

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

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Base pay range

$16.66/hr - $19.66/hr

Summary

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young minds? Do you have a strong understanding of child development and excellent communication skills? We are looking for a dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our team. Your role will be crucial in creating a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment for children to thrive. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and help shape the future generation, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher aides, and resolve parental concerns. Our business hours are 6:15 am - 6:00 pm Monday-Friday, and our students range from 12 months to 5 years old.

Duties

• Implement educational curriculum using classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, parent forms, and Brighwheel parent communication app
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
  
  

Requirements

• Completed Childcare Baisics 30 Hours STARS training
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check
• A cleared TB test.
• Blood Born Pathogen Training
• Food Handler Permit
• Minimum of 1 year of professional childcare experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Nice To Haves

Little Doves Children's Learning Center wants to help childcare workers advance in their careers. Employees can earn a FREE college education through our Early Achiever's Program. We also pay for all training you need to be renewed during employment. In addition, we provide our employees with snacks in our staff lounge. We offer paid federal holidays off, a week of paid vacation, paid sick time, and weekends off. Employees are guaranteed to get the week of Christmas off and priority enrollment for childcare with a 50% discount.

Benefits

• PAID vacation time
• PAID sick leave
• PAID holidays off
• 50% Childcare Discount
• FREE college education alongside a group that supports your growth.
• Dental Insurance
• Vison Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disabilty Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Your pay depends on your experience in childcare and education. Your pay increases as you complete certificates and work with Little Doves Children's Learning Center.

About Us

At Little Doves, we believe that children experience the greatest growth when they feel secure and wanted. Little Doves provides a warm, caring, comfortable, Christian environment for all children. We have established routines that are predictable and consistent. All children will be treated with honesty and respect. We will encourage them to treat others in the same way. Our classrooms cultivate an unbiased atmosphere where children and parents are encouraged to share their individuality and celebrate diversity of thought and culture.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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