Preschool Assistant Teacher

Discovery Point - Conyers; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A children's learning center in Conyers is seeking a Childcare Assistant Teacher. This position involves assisting the lead teacher, ensuring flexibility in the schedule, and maintaining a nurturing environment for children. Candidates must meet state licensing requirements and have knowledge of early childhood education. This role is more than just a job, offering a rewarding career in education and child care. Applicants ready to impact the lives of children are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum.
• Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations.
• Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required.
• Must be able to meet all state requirements for Assistant Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flexibility in the schedule for the Center's operation.
• Assist lead teacher in implementing curriculum.
• Maintain a warm caring environment of learning.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum

Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations

Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety

Education

Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Role: Childcare Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teachers/Aides are important to the operation of each Discovery Point. It is the assistant’s main duty to supply the necessary flexibility to the schedule to enable the Center and staff to operate in accordance with state regulations. Assistants are directly responsible to the lead teacher to which they are assigned and to the center Management. In the absence of the teacher, they should hold themselves to the same professional standards as a lead teacher, insuring a warm caring environment of learning. Review and follow duties listed above under lead teacher, including implementation of curriculum either in support of the lead teacher or fully in a lead teacher’s absence.

Childcare Assistant Teacher Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
• Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum
• Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
• Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required
• Must be able to meet all state requirements for Assistant Teachers

Teaching and working at Discovery Point is more than just a “daycare job.” It’s an opportunity to impact the lives of the children in your community with a rewarding career path in child care. Our staff is the heart of each of our childcare centers. Their dedication and focus on caring for and educating the children in their care is such a vital part of what makes Discovery Point so special. We’re expanding our team with positions available at several of our centers for child care. Careers like these need qualified applicants who work well with children and have a passion for education — and for having fun!

Apply now if you’re looking for something more than just “daycare jobs” and are ready to make a difference in the lives of children!