Teachers Aide

sunrise child care and learing center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

sunrise child care and learing center is seeking a dedicated assistant to support the lead teacher in a busy classroom. You will help supervise children, assist with daily activities, and ensure safety and cleanliness throughout the day.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus CPR/First Aid certification and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Experience with young children is preferred; background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively engage with children throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times.
• Help prepare and serve snacks and meals.
• Assist children with toileting, handwashing, and other hygiene routines.
• Support learning activities, including reading, art, music, and outdoor play.
• Set up and clean up classroom materials and learning centers.
• Observe and report children's progress or concerns to the lead teacher.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Help with nap time, transitions, and daily schedules.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Follow all licensing, health, and safety regulations.
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information.
• Assist with documenting daily activities and child observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Lead Teacher.

Skills

Classroom support

Child supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Teacher Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times.
• Help prepare and serve snacks and meals.
• Assist children with toileting, handwashing, and other hygiene routines.
• Support learning activities, including reading, art, music, and outdoor play.
• Set up and clean up classroom materials and learning centers.
• Observe and report children's progress or concerns to the lead teacher.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Help with nap time, transitions, and daily schedules.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Follow all licensing, health, and safety regulations.
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information.
• Assist with documenting daily activities and child observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Lead Teacher.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Experience working with young children is preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively engage with children throughout the day.