Assistant Childcare Teacher

About the Role

Chroma Early Learning Academy seeks enthusiastic teachers who love singing, dancing, storytelling, and nurturing young, energetic children. Candidates are required to work together with their co-teachers on completing daily activities for the classroom which include but are not limited to implementing curriculum, changing diapers, feeding, cleaning, and sanitizing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children
• Observes all rules and regulations at Chroma Early Learning Academy and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Chroma Early Learning Academy curriculum and programming
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Chroma Early Learning Academy Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities as necessary

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements of local and state child care regulatory agency
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program required
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Child Development Associate Certification
• TCC
• Previous experience working in childcare facility
• Teaching: 1 year
• Childcare: 1 year

Skills

• Coachable
• Competent and confident
• High integrity
• Good listening and follow-up skills
• Able to work with others harmoniously
• High coping capabilities
• Solution and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount for childcare

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday