Assistant Teacher

What You'll Do

• Follow the rules, guidelines, and schedule set by the lead teacher.
• Communicate with parents via brightwheel app, including entering meals, diapers, and naps 
• Help with small group activities and the implementation of monthly goals, as directed by the lead teacher.
• Share the responsibility of changing diapers and helping children with potty training. 
• Help clean and sanitize the classroom, including after meals 
• Assist the lead teacher with art, serving meals, prep work, and other duties, as directed by the lead teacher
• Help get children to sleep by patting their backs, rubbing their heads, etc. 
• Maintain professional and caring relationships with children and parents, being sure to use appropriate words and tone of voice at all times
• Model proper behavior and redirect improper behavior by providing a better option
• Supervise children and interact with them by playing with them, reading to them, dancing with them, etc. 
• Keep the consistency by following the classroom schedule and holding children accountable for classroom rules 

Requirements

• 18 years or older (may be 16 or 17 if you're willing to complete a class within 6 months– inquire for more information)
• High school diploma/GED (may work if you haven’t graduated yet, but are 18 or if you are still in school and have completed the early childhood courses at school)

Nice to Have

• We are willing to train and help you get any necessary requirements if you do not have them!

Benefits