What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Child Care Teacher position at Adult Learning Center?
Join our Community of Quality & Joy and feel the reward of making a positive impact for children and families each day. We have a wonderful opportunity for a new team member. We serve young children ages 6 weeks- 5 years, year 'round, in a high quality early care and education program.
Under the direction of a Lead Teacher or the Child Care Coordinators, an Assistant Child Care Teacher will assist in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which a child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively.
The Assistant Childcare Teacher will have the ability to interact in a positive way with children, parents and staff; ability to manage children; and to assist the Lead Teacher in the implementation of curriculum. The Assistant Childcare Teacher will maintain professionalism in daily interactions with children, parents and staff; work cooperatively with co-workers and administration, and respect the confidentiality of staff, children, and parents.
This position is for Part-time 20 Hours per Week OR Full-Time 40 Hours per week
Specific Responsibilities of an Assistant Childcare Teacher:
- Interact, initiate and encourage the children in daily activities;
- Assist the children in controlling their behavior by consistently using positive, developmentally appropriate approaches;
- Assist children in becoming independent;
- Provide nurturing;
- Promote the development of social skills; interact with children during mealtimes to promote social skills.
- Maintain effective communication with parents on a daily basis;
- Assist the Lead Teacher in planning, preparing and implementing activities;
- Offer the Lead Teacher suggestions and information regarding children;
- Assist in developing a cooperative and supportive room environment;
- Follow established personnel guidelines;
- Attend required staff meetings;
- Participate in staff development activities.
Qualifications:
An Assistant Childcare Teacher MUST have the following experience and attributes:
- High School Diploma or HiSET/GED Certificate
- 9 ECE credits with 3 of these credits in child growth and development
- Ability to comply with and meet NH Childcare Licensing requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Must be able to react quickly and keep up with moving children
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $13 - $15
