Teachers- Assistant and Lead

Child Care Resources Inc; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in child care is seeking a dedicated individual to guide children in activities that promote their social, physical, and intellectual growth. The role involves preparing educational materials, teaching basic skills, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for child development and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs. Join us to make a positive impact on children's lives!

Benefits

401(k) matching

Aflac insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Child care discounts

Paid time off and holidays

Bonuses

No weekend work

Qualifications

• Ability to teach basic skills such as color and number recognition.
• Experience in guiding behavior developmentally appropriately.
• Skills in organizing activities for children's physical and social development.

Responsibilities

• Provide materials for children to explore and learn.
• Attend to children's basic needs including feeding and hygiene.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance and development.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Observation

Behavior Management

Tools

Children's educational software

Digital cameras

Educational board games

Job description

Summary

Guide children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth necessary for child development and further learning.

Duties

1. Provide materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning and imaginative play.
2. Attend to children's basic needs including feeding, dressing, and diaper changing.
3. Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number, letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
4. Guide behavior in developmentally appropriate ways.
5. Read books to classes and individual children.
6. Organize and lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, art, music, and storytelling.
7. Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and health.
8. Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related issues and discuss with supervisors, parents, or guardians.
9. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss progress and needs, and suggest ways to support learning and development.
10. Prepare classroom materials and setup for activities.
11. Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
12. Serve meals and snacks following nutritional guidelines.
13. Help children acclimate to the school environment by greeting them, assisting with outerwear, and choosing activities of interest.
14. Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs and interests.
15. Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate these to children.
16. Demonstrate activities to children.
17. Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor skills, and safety.
18. Maintain accurate student records as per licensing and accreditation standards.
19. Prepare reports on students and activities as required.
20. Plan and conduct a balanced program including instruction, demonstration, and work time that encourages observation, questioning, and investigation.
21. Organize and display student work appropriately for their age and perceptual skills.
22. Participate in professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to enhance skills.
23. Collaborate with staff to plan lessons aligned with curricula.
24. Attend staff meetings as required.

Requirements

1. Set up classroom materials and equipment.
2. Provide for children's basic needs.
3. Teach life skills.
4. Guide student behavior.
5. Read to students.
6. Plan educational activities.
7. Assess student behavior, social development, and health.
8. Discuss issues with supervisors.
9. Communicate student progress with parents or guardians.
10. Enforce rules governing student behavior.
11. Modify teaching methods or materials to meet student needs.
12. Develop instructional objectives.
13. Apply various teaching methods.
14. Ensure physical safety in educational settings.
15. Maintain student records.
16. Prepare reports on student activities or performance.
17. Display student work.
18. Attend professional development sessions and meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Children's educational software
• Digital cameras
• CD players
• Laptop computers
• Educational board games, puzzles, and toys
• Email software
• First aid kits
• Pegboards, photocopiers, play structures, sand and water tables, toy blocks

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Aflac insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care discounts
• Paid time off and holidays
• Bonuses
• No weekend work