Assistant Preschool Teacher

Description

Heritage Children's Academy of Wake Forest is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers to support the following age groups: Preschool.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma
• Completion of early childhood education credentials or 6 credits worth of early childhood education courses or their equivalent
• The ability to pass all background checks
• A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Pay

$15-$17/hr, based on education and experience

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Hiring Process

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
• Q&A
• Classroom observation
• Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center
• Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development
• Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program
• Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role

Company Information

• We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization
• We have a lot to offer our next team member
• We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity
• We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law