Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Before/After School Age Program

What You'll Do

• ·Assisting with morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up routines
• ·Supervising children in activities such as games, crafts, and outdoor play
• ·Helping with snacks and maintaining a clean, safe environment
• ·Creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere·      
• Assist in the implementation of curriculum 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 daily reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition to/from home, center and school
• Follow all program policies and state licensing regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure increased knowledge and skills

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• ·Experience working with school-age children preferred
•  Reliable and patient personality
• High energy and joyful demeanor
• Strong desire to nurture children's growth and development
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in and understanding of the school age child's development.
• Sense of initiative, strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must meet mandatory state licensing requirements including background check and health screening

Nice to Have

• Experience in quality-rated (SUTQ) early care and education programs
• Training and/or coursework in early childhood education
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Benefits