Full-Time Daycare Assistant Teacher

About the role

As an Early Childhood Support Teacher, you will provide daily care to children of all ages throughout the center, as outlined on your daily schedule. You will collaborate with primary and support teachers to execute classroom duties such as active supervision of children inside the classroom and outdoors, meeting basic needs of children, and providing a fun, safe and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Primary Teachers to foster new learning and play opportunities, providing children with autonomy over their learning
• Engage with the children by playing alongside them, talking with them and asking questions to further their development
• Accurately track children in your care and provide active supervision while maintaining the children’s health and safety
• Assist Primary Teachers in maintaining a classroom environment that meets all state and business policies/procedures including, but not limited to, appropriate child guidance techniques and redirection when needed
• Follow a daily schedule navigating a variety of classrooms throughout the day while managing your time effectively
• Write meaningful messages in the parent communication app relaying information about their child’s day, including diaper changes, feedings, daily activities, etc.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, organized and engaging learning environment in the classrooms throughout the center
• Greet and engage with parents in order to provide excellent customer service to our children and families throughout the center
• Maintain confidentiality of the children, parents and co-workers
• Attend all staff meetings and required trainings to meet yearly continuing education requirements

ADDENDUM

Full Time Support Teacher dedicated to supporting the kitchen daily from 11:00 am–4:00 pm or more often as needed.

• Wash all dishes for all classrooms
• Maintain proper food storage in accordance with State Licensing Requirements
• Communicate effectively with classrooms to determine what is needed in classrooms to run successful meal times
• May assist in preparing food and snacks with Meal Attendant
• May contribute to menu development and ordering
• Assist with stock and inventory management
• Ensure work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company and state guidelines regarding health and sanitation
• Cover days off for the Full Time Meal Attendant

Requirements

• Be at minimum 18 years of age
• Introduction to Child Care Profession (formerly Early Childhood I or equivalent)
• Maintain all state required trainings including but not limited to: preventing abusive head trauma, child abuse and neglect reporting requirements, First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers and leaders to ensure the safety and needs of the children are met
• Treat all of the children, parents, peers, leaders, vendors and business partners with dignity and respect
• Strong communication and customer service skills to build welcoming and inclusive relationships with families and staff
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment where every day is different

Preferred Qualifications

• Entry Level Early Childhood Courses including: Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (formerly Early Childhood II or equivalent)
• Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Care (or equivalent)

Pay

Pay starts at $16.00