Teacher's Assistant

About the Role

A typical day for a Teacher's Assistant will include:

• Working alongside the Lead Teacher to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Engaging with children in learning—reading, playing, and having fun!
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
• Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
• Showcasing your tech-savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
• Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
• Implementing curriculum and assessments.

Why You'll Love Us

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Training/Professional Development opportunities

Learn more about our benefits at www.nurturedelc.com/careers.

Schedule

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Full-time and part-time positions (with flexible schedules) are available. Benefits vary for full-time and part-time positions.

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children.
• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to be organized, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or higher.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• 18 years of age or older (Teen Aide positions are available for applicants 16-18 years of age).
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; bilingual encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Pay

$16 an hour