VPK Assistant Teacher

Big Blue Marble Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible Scheduling

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K

Real-time wage access

Life and disability insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Family environment

Job summary

Big Blue Marble Academy is seeking an Early Child Care Assistant Teacher to join our team. You'll work with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and support a nurturing classroom environment.

You'll partner with families, document milestones with electronic daily tracking, and follow safety guidelines as you help children learn and grow. Both full-time and part-time roles are available, with on-the-job training to advance toward leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with children; daycare, preschool preferred.
• Early childhood coursework or CDA/degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom is functioning smoothly.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children; document milestones using electronic daily tracking.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep the classroom clean and safe.

Skills

Teamwork

Child care experience

Patience

Communication with families

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early childhood coursework

CDA or degree preferred

Tools

Electronic daily tracking

Job description

Teamwork, giving back, diversity, and making a difference is the foundation of who we are. Join our team and you'll enjoy teaching a curriculum that enhances children's perspectives and understanding of the world outside their community. You'll become a part of a work community where everyone feels empowered to reach their career goals. Our on-the-job training can pave your career path and development from Assistant Teacher all the way to Center Director.

*Full-time and part-time positions are now available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K
• Access your wages in real time- launching soon!
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Family feel environment

As an Early Child Care Assistant Teacher, you will:

• Work as a team with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom is functioning smoothly.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children. Showcase your tech savvy skills while using electronic daily tracking to document children's special milestones.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep your classroom clean and safe

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool preferred
• Early childhood coursework, CDA or degree preferred
• Employees are required to stand (six to eight hours daily), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, etc. while working with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Must be able to visually supervise children at all times.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.