Teacher

Horizon Health; Gray (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

A childcare organization in Kentucky is looking for an Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in creating and implementing developmentally appropriate activities. The role includes engaging with children, maintaining safety standards, and completing required professional development. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared for background checks and health assessments. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Complete the National Background Check Program.
• Provide a TB skin test or health professional statement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with curriculum development.
• Implement activities on the lesson plan and follow the daily schedule.
• Engage with children and support their learning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Child supervision

Curriculum development

Health and safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commonwealth Child Care Credential

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The position of an assistant teacher is an important role in the early childhood environment as teaching is a team effort. The assistant teacher will work alongside the lead teacher to implement a variety of daily activities which include observing, supervising and educating children, organizational duties, and optimizing the learning and play environment while also meeting the child care health and safety standards.

Job Responsibilities for the Classroom:

• Assist the lead teacher with curriculum development (lesson plan) that is age appropriate for the children in the classroom
• Assist the lead teacher in implementing activities on the lesson plan and following the daily schedule
• Assist the lead teacher in observing and assessing children’s behavior and progress
• Assist and engage with the children throughout the day
• Follow and implement health, safety and sanitation procedures throughout the day
• Maintain regulatory compliance

Job Responsibilities to maintain employment:

• Complete 15 hours of professional development annually and implement what you have learned back into the classroom
• Update TB skin test every two years
• Complete a professional development plan with the director annually
• Complete a staff evaluation with the director annually
• Complete CPR/First Aid certification every two years (if required by director)
• Complete the 1.5 hour Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Training in the first year of hire
• Complete 6 hours of Orientation in the first 90 days of hire
• Follow and implement all center policies and procedures on a daily basis

Qualifications required for employment:

• Proof of high school diploma/GED/Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC)
• Complete the National Background Check Program for Kentucky and any out of state background checks
• Provide a TB skin test or health professional statement