Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher - Nurturing Team Player

Clemmons Moravian Church; Clemmons (NC); On-site; Full time

Job description

Clemmons Moravian Church Childcare Center is looking for qualified, experienced teachers tojoin our amazing teaching team! We offer a fun, child centered work environment providing quality care for the children and families we serve. If you are an early childhood educator with experience working with infants-three year olds, we would love to hear from you!

GeneralAssistant Teacher JobDescription:

The Co-Teacher/Assistant Teacher is responsible for the overall care, wellbeing, and encouragement of all children in their care. He/She partners with the Lead Teacher in planning, upholding the guidelines of the ITERS/ECERS/state regulations/director and church expectations. In addition, they are expected to follow the NAEYC code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment, implement a developmentally appropriate daily program in the classroom while providing a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for children.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Early Childhood Credential, EC Certificate or Associate Degree in Early Childhood preferred (if you don't have, willing to complete NCECC)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a licensed childcare center preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a licensed childcare center required*
• Current training in First Aid, CPR, SIDS preferred

Conditions of Employment:

• Provide written health and medical requirements, including Tuberculosis test results andphysicalas required by NC Childcare Law.
• Criminal Record Qualification Letter from NC Division of Child Development
• Positive employment recommendation(s)
• Dependable transportation

Physical Requirements & Abilities

• Lift up to 20lbs on a regular basis to include lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds as needed
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs, and moving your whole body, such as sitting, lifting, balancing, walking, crawling, stooping, and handling of materials
• Have mobility to ensure the safety of the children
• Perform light cleaning duties
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather
• Have visual and hearing capabilities consistent with child care licensing safety requirements
• Ability to move and act quickly to a variety of situations and/or circumstances.
• Willing and able to provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as behavioral challenges, personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, lifting, writing, and feeding.

We are looking forward to adding a few qualified teachers to our team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you!