Early Childhood Education / Assistant Teacher

Company: A Child's Life Early Learning & Childcare Center
Location: North Wilkesboro
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

The Child Care Assistant Teacher will support the teaching staff in implementing childcare programs. The Teacher works cooperatively with team members in the classroom, the parents, and Director to carry out the child care mission and vision. The Teacher provides quality childcare services to children and families that focus on A Child's Life core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.Essential Functions--- Work with the Director and Lead Teacher to implement curriculum within the established guidelines.--- Implement daily lesson/activity plans.--- Engage, develop, and ensure the safety of the children.--- Oversee all activities in the classroom.--- Maintain program site and equipment.--- Help train, develop, and provide work direction to new team members.--- Support the Director and Lead Teacher working respectfully with all other Center employees--- Maintain required program records and children's files.--- Maintain licensing/NAEYC accreditation requirements.--- Attend staff/team member meetings--- Complete 40 hours of in service training annually--- Participate in and support fund raising programs for the Center--- Attend all functions/events, planned for our children and their families--- Assist in supervising children and participate with children in activities.--- Communicate with parents on an ongoing basis and assist with parent conferences.--- Assist with daily observations and child evaluations.--- Provide guidance for children's behavior.Competencies--- Values--- Inclusion--- Relationships--- Quality Results--- Communication--- FunctionalQualifications - Required--- Minimum age of 21.--- High School Diploma or it's equivalent; AND--- Have 20 additional hours of training in child development within the first 6 months of employment--- Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date.--- Able to attend all in-service required training--- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.--- A commitment to working with children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives--- Able to work with individuals diverse populationsWork Conditions--- Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.--- Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.--- May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toileting, diapering, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.--- May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as a part of the child care environment.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $9.00 per hourBenefits: Flexible schedule Paid time offSchedule: 10 hour shift 4x10 Monday to FridayApplication Question(s): How many years of experience do you have working in a childcare facility? (This does not include raising your own child or children at home)Work Location: One location

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