Preschool Assistant Teacher/ Floater (Infant to Advanced pre-K)

Children; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 2,273,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Child care discount

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking a Preschool Assistant Teacher/Floater to support teachers and the director in providing a safe, caring environment for infants through advanced pre-K. You will assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities and document children's progress.

You will communicate with parents, help transitions, and participate in maintaining classroom materials and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a childcare center.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong communication, teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities andEncourage participation by children.
• Manage classroom materials, cleanliness and order.
• Maintain regular communication with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Model good hygiene and self-help skills for children.
• Support smooth transitions from home to the center each day.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to improve quality.

Skills

1-2 years experience

High energy

Teamwork

Oral & written communication

Basic computer skills

Child development knowledge

Leadership and organizational skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preschool Assistant Teacher/ Floater (Infant to Advanced pre-K)

Reference ID : 182820

Location : Mt. Juliet, TN

Category : Child Care Services

Job Type : Full Time

Salary : $16.50 to $18/Hr

About This Role

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assists in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• 1-2 years experience working in a childcare center
• High School diploma or equivalent
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• PTO
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Child Care Discount
• 401K

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent