Toddler Assistant Teacher

Hirebridge LLC; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

9 paid holidays

Life insurance $10,000

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Newtown, CT is hiring a Teacher Assistant to work side-by-side with teachers and families, guiding children aged 6 weeks through 12 years according to NAEYC guidelines. You will help with instruction and create a safe, engaging classroom. No evenings or weekends.

Paid training on classroom procedures. Benefits include health, dental, vision, childcare discount, and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to multitask and stay organized.
• Able to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction.
• Decorate inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintain a warm, safe, clean environment for growth and exploration.
• Interact with children to encourage engagement in activities.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about their child.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strong customer service

Multitask

Organized

State childcare criteria

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kids today!

No classroom experience? That’s okay - we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!

What will you be doing?

As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years.


• Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.


• Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.


• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.


• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.


• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.


• Full-time staff are given 9 paid holidays.


• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Strong customer service skills


• Ability to multitask and remain organized


• Ability to work within regular operating hours


• Must meet state criteria for child care employment