Teacher Assistant

Acquire4Hire; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC in Nevada is seeking a childcare professional to support young children's growth and learning.

You will manage classroom activities, foster safe, nurturing relationships with children, families, and colleagues, and help children develop essential skills through play and structured activities.

Two weeks paid vacation after the first year and paid holidays are included.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness to keep pace with active children.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit on the floor or low seating for activities.
• Capability to stand or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom activities, including lessons, play, breaks, and meals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide basic needs and tools for children during learning and play.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual developmental needs.
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans and educational goals.
• Encourage social skills through guided activities and peer interaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times.
• Track progress and report to parents on development.
• Maintain classroom materials inventory and resources.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 30 lbs

Mobility and flexibility

Floor seating ability

Job description

About This Role

Join our dynamic team where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children!

Help us provide a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn and thrive.

Plus, enjoy working in a beautiful and inclusive location with exciting perks!

• Manage classroom activities, including lessons, play, breaks, and meals, to create a fun and engaging environment for children.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure a supportive community.
• Provide basic needs and tools for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Help children reach developmental milestones by adapting teaching methods and materials to meet their unique needs.
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans and achieve educational goals.
• Encourage social skills development by facilitating activities that promote interaction among children.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom, adhering to health and safety procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times, ensuring their well-being and safety.
• Track children's progress and report to parents to keep them informed about their child's development.
• Maintain an inventory system for classroom materials and supplies to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe environment for all.

About This Role

Join our dynamic team where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children!

Help us provide a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn and thrive.

Plus, enjoy working in a beautiful and inclusive location with exciting perks!

What You'll Do

• Manage classroom activities, including lessons, play, breaks, and meals, to create a fun and engaging environment for children.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure a supportive community.
• Provide basic needs and tools for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
• Help children reach developmental milestones by adapting teaching methods and materials to meet their unique needs.
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans and achieve educational goals.
• Encourage social skills development by facilitating activities that promote interaction among children.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom, adhering to health and safety procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times, ensuring their well-being and safety.
• Track children's progress and report to parents to keep them informed about their child's development.
• Maintain an inventory system for classroom materials and supplies to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe environment for all.

Requirements

• Level of physical fitness that allows for keeping pace with the activity level of young children.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 30 pounds.
• Physical ability to sit on the floor or low chair or squat down for 15 minutes at a time
• Abiltiy to walk or stand for an hour at a time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children is a big plus!

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation after the first year.
• Paid Holidays