Assistant Teacher / Floater:
Hours: 10 am to 7 pm M-F
Early Learning Academy is seeking a motivated, energetic professional with a background in child care to take on the role of Assistant Teacher at our Crystal City center.
Reporting to the Center Director and Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher will be expected to assist in providing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate program in accordance to all relevant child care policies, procedures, and county regulations. The Assistant Teachers will be responsible for providing direct support to Lead Teacher in the planning and implementing of center-directed program instruction. In addition, the Assistant Teacher will assume the following center responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assist Lead Teacher in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childcare and preschool program for the children.
- Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children.
- Assist Lead Teacher in preparing weekly lesson plans of scheduled activities.
- Develop and maintain accurate reports and documentation in accordance to program policies.
- Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively children, staff, administration, parents, and members of the community.
- Provide appropriate safety, supervision, and support as applicable to program guidelines.
- Ensure all applicable licensing and health regulations are met.
- Conduct light cleaning duties such as gathering trash, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, sanitizing toys and table tops, and other general duties similar in nature.
- Effectively conduct diapering and toileting procedures as it relates to job responsibility.
- Adhere to all staff and program guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS :
- High School Diploma OR CDA credentials and 2 years of experience in a child care setting
- Familiarity with state and county child care regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Infant and Child CPR/First Aid certification.
- Must be able to lift, hold, or carry up to 35 pounds and routinely move furniture and equipment.
- Must be able to sit on the floor or child sized furniture for a sustained period of time.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations in prompt and professional manner.
- MAT certification a plus.
- Bilingual a plus, but is not required.
- Friendly and outgoing personality is a MUST!
To be considered, candidates MUST apply with cover letter stating your qualifications and salary requirements. Candidates that do not meet ALL requirements will not be contacted.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
Work Location: In person