Part Time Assistant Teacher

First-Steps-Academy; North Dakota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Employer 401(k) retirement plan

Tuition discount

Job summary

First Steps Academy is seeking enthusiastic Assistant Teachers who are passionate about teaching and working with children. You will assist in developmentally appropriate curricula in a caring and safe environment, and support classroom management with supervision, transitions, cleaning, and supplies.

We value professionalism, a strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to partner with parents in education. Must be able to engage with children and maintain sight and sound at all times.

Qualifications

• We seek candidates who show professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and who support parents as partners in education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom management including supervision, transitions, cleaning and preparing supplies.
• Support developmentally appropriate curricula in a loving and safe environment.
• Engage with children and maintain sight and sound of the classroom at all times.

Skills

Love for children

Strong work ethic

Professionalism

Initiative

Effective English communication

Education

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Description

First Steps blends purposeful play with a structured curriculum to help a child discover the outside world, while cultivating strength of character within. Our safe environment, caring staff and award-winning program empower children to take First Steps to Bigger Things.

First Steps Academy is looking for professionals who are passionate about teaching and working with children and are excited about making a difference in their lives. Our Assistant Teachers exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning. Our Assistant Teachers support developmentally appropriate academic and values curricula in a loving and safe environment. Our Assistant Teachers assist in classroom management including supervision, transitions, cleaning and preparing supplies.

Shifts:

Mondays thru Fridays 2:00 PM to 6:15 PM

Mondays thru Fridays 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM (Infants Classroom)

Requirements

We seek candidates who exhibit professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and who support parents as partners in education. Other requirements include:

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.


• High school diploma preferred.


• Experience working with children preferred.


• Must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds, engage in physical activity with children, and work indoors or outdoors.


• Must be able to constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships.


• Must be able to alternate often between sitting and standing.


• Must be able to maintain sight and sound of the children at all times.


• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.


• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.


• Pass pre-employment screenings and trainings as required.

We support our teacher's passion for learning by providing a tuition reimbursement program as well as many professional development training opportunities. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive pay


• Health, dental and vision insurance options for eligible employees


• Vacation and sick leave


• Retirement plan with employer matching


• Discounted tuition rate for child(ren) or grandchild(ren) attending any J127 Education Foundation school