Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher

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$10.00/hr - $11.00/hr

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff.

Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director. Looking for an infant and/or School‑age teacher.

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self‑help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• High energy, must have great supervision and interaction skills.
• Ability to work well with others, with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, can obtain within 60 days of starting.
• Must clear full background check and pass a health screening.
• Willingness to clean daily.

CDA or technical certification.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days
• FREE quality childcare
• Retention/Evaluation bonus plus annual bonus
• Weekends and nights off, Monday-Friday hours only
• Conveniently located in Bartlett, TN
• Make a difference in the life of a child

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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