Childcare Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

About the role

Oak Forest Academy is hiring Assistant Teachers for the Toddler age group. We are looking for individuals who believe school should be a place of engagement and inspiration, where all children feel loved and empowered to reach their highest potential. You should be persistently positive, flexible, and adaptable, with a charismatic presence that builds sincere rapport with young children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing, patient, and loving environment for all children.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth tailored to each child’s unique needs.
• Evaluate and analyze each child’s development and progress, communicating results effectively.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community contacts.
• Use a positive, restorative approach to discipline focused on emotional intelligence and meeting children’s needs.
• Maintain DFPS guidelines for Minimum Standards at all times.
• Possess a deep love for children and a strong commitment to building positive relationships within the community.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including maintaining composure under stress.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with students of all ages and skill levels.
• Committed to building a positive team culture.
• Pass required state and company background checks, including FBI fingerprinting.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• At least 18 years of age with 1+ year of early childhood experience in a professional setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a relevant field preferred.
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Able to assume postures at low levels for physical and visual contact with children, and engage in physical activity with them.
• Proficient in using desktop computers, associated software, and electronic tablets.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Pay

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour, based on experience and education.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation days.
• All paid holidays, including 3 days at Thanksgiving and one week at Christmas.
• Paid staff development days and training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low student/teacher ratios.
• Great team environment with like-minded individuals.
• Employee discount.
• Professional development assistance.