Early Childhood - Teacher Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Assistant Teacher to join their cohesive teaching team. This role involves coordinating the curriculum and managing daily classroom operations to create a safe and engaging environment for children. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child development and excellent communication skills to foster relationships with children and parents alike. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to health care

Generous paid time off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum based on early learning standards.
• Maintain communication with parents and supervise classroom activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Child Development Understanding

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Summary

The Pre-K Assistant Teacher is responsible for working as a strong part of a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Pre-K teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Assistant Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• 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.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care 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.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to work towards it.
• Must clear a full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Access to health care.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid Holidays.