Assistant Early Childhood Educator
About This Role
As an integral member of our teaching team, the assistant teacher plays a vital role in fostering a secure, supportive, and engaging atmosphere for young learners. Responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher in overseeing daily classroom operations, contributing to curriculum development, and collaborating with the teaching team to ensure a cohesive and effective learning environment. Effective communication with children, parents, and colleagues is essential in meeting the diverse needs of our students and addressing parental concerns.
What You'll Do
- Develop engaging, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with early learning standards to promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth in children.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and written reports to keep them informed about their child's progress.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment by adhering to strict hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with all center and state regulations.
- Take the initiative to continuously improve professional skills and knowledge by developing and implementing a personalized professional development plan.
- Stay up-to-date with accurate records, forms, and files, and utilize them effectively to inform instruction and enhance the learning experience.
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan and deliver engaging group and individual activities that meet the unique needs and interests of children.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Pre-Service Training
Nice to Have
- Teacher training
- Computer skills
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after employed for 3 years
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
A CDA is preferred for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Assistant Early Childhood Educator role pays $9 to $11/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Part Time.
Where is Children's Tree House Learning Center located?
Children's Tree House Learning Center is located at 5016 West Trimmier Road, Killeen, TX