Teacher and Teacher Assistant

Acquire4Hire LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

Medical Plans and Life Insurance

Child Care Discounts

Job summary

Creative Kids Child Care in Roanoke, VA is seeking a LifeShaper to nurture infants (6 weeks to 24 months) and guide them toward early milestones within a warm, collaborative team. You will help children explore their world, support daily routines, and engage with families to monitor progress.

We offer full-time roles and afternoon part-time options, with CLASS training if applicable, professional development paid for, competitive salaries, benefits including health insurance and child-care

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.
• CDA or related field preferred with professional development available.
• Training opportunities are provided to advance in the early childhood field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the safety of children.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children.
• Help children maintain good hygiene.
• Change diapers for infants and toddlers.
• Organize activities using the Creative Curriculum to explore interests.
• Develop schedules ensuring activity, rest, and play.
• Monitor emotional/developmental signs and inform the Director.
• Keep records of progress and lead Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Skills

Infant care

Child supervision

Safety awareness

Classroom routines

Education

CDA or equivalent

Associates in Education

Job description

About This Role

Creative Kids Child Care is growing every day and we are currently interested in finding an amazing LifeShaper who is willing to help our little learners develop into life-long learners. If you enjoy working with Infants (6wks - 24mos), take joy in helping them reach their next milestone, and want to be part of an amazing team. Full-time candidates and afternoon part-time positions available. If you are trained in CLASS, please mention that! Professional Development is available and paid for. Competitive Salaries for qualified candidates; Benefits and a fun work environment! Come join our team!

What You'll Do

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and monitor the safety of children
• Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks for children
• Help children keep good hygiene
• Change the diapers of infants and toddlers
• Organize activities and use the Creative Curriculum to help them learn about their world and explore their interests
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring potential problems to the attention of your Director
• Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests
• Parent/Teacher Conferences

And best of all, Teachers will read and play with babies and toddlers to introduce basic concepts. For example, you teach them how to share and take turns by playing games with other children.

Requirements

Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. CDA, Associates in Education and/or related field preferred but Professional Development is available for the right candidate who is interested in advancing her career.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, Medical Plans and Life Insurance Available, Child Care Discounts, and more!