Infant Assistant Teacher

Primary Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at La Mère Academy and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• Affirms each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
• Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Employee Handbook.
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Loves small children
• Friendly, enthusiastic demeanor, strong work ethic, cooperative team spirit, highly professional and dependable
• High School Diploma, GED, or higher (degree in early childhood or CDA preferred)
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Willingness to attend training and staff meetings

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Child Care discounts
• Tenure, Annual, and Attendance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flex spending
• PTO
• Stocked breakroom with snacks and goodies to relax between classes
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided

Compensation

Bi-weekly pay
Direct deposit available
$16 - $20 an hour depending on experience