Childcare Floater/Teacher Aide

The Growing Years; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings, including Enhanced CAR

Generous Benefits Package, including D

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag - we love to show

Job summary

The Growing Years in Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support Preschool classrooms. The position requires a high school diploma or ECE credentials, plus background checks. Previous childcare experience is a plus.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–6:00pm, with compensation of $16 per hour depending on education and experience. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, a generous benefits package (including dental, medical, and vision), a 401k with match, discounts for childcare, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of early childhood education credentials or 6 credits in ECE courses.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Previous childcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all classroom duties in line with the center's philosophy and goals.
• Implement activities that support emotional, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept feedback, and make improvements as needed.
• Create and maintain a clean, safe environment for children.
• Establish a professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Must be able to move around and assist with activities, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Childcare basics

Classroom support

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Early childhood education credentials or 6 credits ECE courses

Job description

The Growing Years of Charlotte is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support the following age groups:

• Preschool

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma, completion of early childhood education credentials or 6 credits worth of early childhood education courses or their equivalent, and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Compensation: $16 per hour; based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process:

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
   1. Q&A
   2. Classroom observation
4. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
• Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

The Growing Years is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.