Two-Year-Old Assistant Teacher

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance (once qualified)

Employee discount

Life insurance (once qualified)

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance (once qualified)

Job summary

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center in Savannah, Georgia, is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Two-Year-Old classroom. This role involves supporting the Lead Teacher in fostering a safe, Christian environment while assisting with educational activities and communication with parents. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Benefits include dental and life insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of on-the-job training or similar experience required.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred, or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Must maintain 18 hours of continued training yearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in lesson plan implementation and classroom management.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Communicate with families daily about children's activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Childcare

Positive attitude

CPR and First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center is currently looking to fill an immediate opening for an Assistant teacher for our Two-Year-Old classroom. At IOH Baptist CDC, we take pride in caring for children in a safe and loving Christian atmosphere. The Assistant teacher supports the Lead Teachers, Director and Assistant Director by helping to create this environment for our children while assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. Applicants must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team-oriented environment. They must also be able to efficiently assist staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Assistant teacher observes and documents children’s activities, meals/snacks, and progress throughout each day, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Director. Applicants must be experienced, reliable and flexible.

Mission Statement

To care for your child in a loving, Christian atmosphere. We want our Center to be the child's "home away from home." By nurturing children in a safe, loving, Christian environment, we want to teach good manners and honesty to help establish responsibility and self-esteem as they play, learn, and grow.

Duties

• Maintains professional confidentiality standards in regards to internal and external communication between employees and/or parents
• Provide a safe and loving environment that nurtures the social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical development of each child
• Assist lead teacher in the lesson plan and schedule implementation, supervision, and management while encouraging and supporting participation by children that align with our program goals
• Follows program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities
• Maintains positive, informal and formal communication with families on a daily basis through Procare
• Maintains a safe, comforting and stimulating environment
• Manage regular cleanliness, order and availability of classroom materials
• Change diapers and/or soiled clothes, assists in potty training
• All other duties assigned

Requirements

• High school or equivalent (required)
• 1 year+ experience of on-the-job training
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred) or within 90 days of hire
• Maintain 18 hours of continued training for the year
• Must be able to work FT, Monday through Friday
• Must have reliable transportation
• Will need to receive a Satisfactory Comprehensive National background check through Bright From the Start
• Genuinely care about children and their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development
• Friendly and a desire to work as a team in a rewarding, fast-paced environment
• Energetic, nurturing, positive, child-friendly personality
• Cannot be on electronics while on the clock, unless using Procare for documentation or given permission
• Strong verbal communicator with an upbeat personality who is comfortable and excels with speaking to parents
• Be clean, neat, dress professional at all times, and be a good role model for impressionable children
• Cell phones are not acceptable unless required for reporting. Ear pods are not allowed at any time.
• Must be willing to follow our mission statement and lead by example

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience
• Be knowledgeable about state licensing requirements and understand that we will be in compliance at all times
• Shows initiative, strong worth ethic, flexible
• Have a positive attitude

Benefits

• Dental insurance (once qualified)
• Employee discount
• Life insurance (once qualified)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance (once qualified)