Early Childhood - Co-Teacher or Assistant Teacher

About This Role

This Early Childhood - Co-Teacher or Assistant Teacher position at Kiddie Kingdom, Inc. in Ashland, VA offers $13 – $15/Hr. Candidates should bring relevant professional experience and a reliable work ethic in a childcare facility environment.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement age-appropriate educational activities based on current research and standards.
• Lead by example, and mentor teaching team members to achieve collective success.
• Plan engaging group and individual activities that foster social, cognitive, and emotional growth in children.
• Regularly communicate with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure adherence to all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment, adhering to hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure they follow planned activities, hygiene, and safety protocols.
• Accurately maintain records, forms, and files.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to continuously improve teaching practices.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in child care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as basic computer proficiency.
• A high level of energy and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, children, and parents.
• Deep understanding of child development principles.
• Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass a thorough background check and meet health screening requirements.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or a related field with at least 30 credits in ECE.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Specific vision requirements include near vision, color perception, and depth perception.
• Superior leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

Those hired with a college degree or CDA certification are eligible for a $500 hiring bonus!

Benefits

Not specified.

Common Questions

• What is the education required for this position?

• This Early Childhood - Co-Teacher or Assistant Teacher role pays $13 to $15/Hr.

• Is this full-time or part-time?

• Kiddie Kingdom, Inc. is located at 813 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA