Early Childhood Assistant

About This Role We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Early Childhood Assistant to join our premier childcare team in Maitland, Florida. In this role, you will support lead teachers in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for young children. You will play a vital part in fostering early developmental milestones while maintaining open communication with families. You will interact with families on a daily basis. What You'll Do Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.Monitor and supervise children during play, mealtime, and rest periods to ensure safety.Support children with personal care needs when neededSupport the lead teachers with specific activities, especially in art, creative activities during the school day and afterschool games The person hired will have experience in all the classrooms and must be able to be flexible and cooperative. Requirements 45 hours DCF within one yearHigh school graduateHappy positive approach to work.Be able to communicate with peers, parents and childrenLike children! Nice To Haves DCF 45 hoursSome collageExperience in early childhood settingsSome experience in a Montessori School Benefits Health InsurancePaid LeaveSick LeaveProfessional DevelopmentPaid federal holidaysTeacher workdays to set up and work on the classroomsTraining to be a Montessori Lead (NECC equivalent)Paid vacations (up to 4 weeks a year)PTO hours