Assistant Teacher at J C Solmonese

About the role

KinderCare Learning Companies is the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer a variety of early education and child care options including KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. Our mission is to build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share.

Responsibilities

• Support hardworking families and elementary-aged kids during out-of-school time, on school grounds
• Partner with administrators to bring our programs to their district
• Buddy up with students to aim higher, think bigger, and never give up
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
• See and hear well enough to keep children safe
• Able to engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Willingness to obtain state specific qualifications for the role
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
• See and hear well enough to keep children safe
• Able to engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Posture to allow physical and visual contact with children
• Visual and auditory capabilities to keep children safe
• Reading, writing, understanding, and speaking English

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too.)
• Employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

Pay

Range of pay: $15.00 - $17.25 hourly

Schedule

Hours may vary based on location and position.