Center Assistant Teacher

We are looking for an individual with passion, determination, and experience in a child care center to join our team as a Center Assistant Teacher. 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
• 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
• Greet parents and children upon arrival and departure
• Create a warm, inviting, organized, and stimulating learning environment
• 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

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• TB test
• Early Childhood Education or experience
• Child Care Basic STARS
• 1st Aid/CPR

Full-time

$18.25 - $22.50 per hour depending on level of Early Childhood education.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Discounted child care
• Paid time off
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance options