Child Care Center Assistant Teacher

Job Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Child Care Center Assistant Teacher! We are looking for passionate individuals with experience working in a licensed child care facility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives while gaining valuable classroom experience in a supportive setting.

Duties

A generalized list of job duties include:

• Establish and maintain daily schedule
• Maintain ratio within the classrooms
• Follow chain of command
• Follow direction of Lead Staff with team work & respect
• Assist in implementing weekly lessons
• Individualize lessons and interactions based on the age and developmental level of all children
• Make necessary accommodations for children with disabilities
• Make sure all classroom supplies are in rooms for the day
• Maintain safety and well being of all children in care
• Document and administer medications and sunscreen, when approved by the child’s parent and Director
• Document and change diapers every other hour, unless needed. Assist pottying/accidents when needed.
• Always take attendance and know how many children are within class. Document on attendance sheet.
• Maintain clean and organized classroom, bathroom, kitchen area, including at nap and at the end of day
• Greet parents and children upon arrival and departure
• Create a warm, inviting, organized, and stimulating learning environment
• Always label and date food in refrigerator and throw out food that is not labeled or dated
• Maintain organized and defined centers (sensory, housekeeping etc)
• Routinely check for safety concerns within the classroom, outside the classroom and the playground
• Decorate room with children’s art work
• Responsible for serving meals, making accommodations for food allergies and intolerances and documenting of meal counts for each meal
• Attend relevant trainings approved by Director
• Implement effective guidance and discipline techniques
• Maintain current Background Clearance, CPR, First Aid, annual STARS, BBP and Food Handlers card
• Assist and supervise field trips when needed
• Maintain confidentiality of children, staff and families
• Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance
• Follow Wee Care Day Care Employee Handbook, Health Policy, and Disaster Policy, the WACS, Foundational Skills and Competencies, and Early Achievers standards including ERS and CLASS

Pre-Employment qualifications include:

High School Diploma
TB test 1st Aid/CPR

Qualifications within 90 days of hire include:
Child Care Basic STARS

The hourly wage range is $18.50-$22.50 and is dependent on level of education.

Benefits include:
A fun and friendly atmosphere!
Flexible schedules
Paid Time Off

Health/Dental insurance and discounted child care available for full time staff!

Pay: $18.50 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person