Position Summary

Work with a team of teachers, assistant teachers, teacher aides and volunteers to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-5.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.

Demonstrate ability to support the Lead Teacher and Teacher Assistant in the management and supervision of a classroom environment.

2.

Assists in preparing materials for specific activities upon Lead Teacher's and Assistant Teacher's request.

3.

Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors.

4.

Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected.

5.

Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements, and personal care as appropriate.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Children, parents, families, volunteers and staff.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Director/Child Care Center

Supervises (position(s):

Volunteers; Children in the classroom

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

None

Preferred:

High School diploma 

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

1 – 3 years prior childcare experience preferred 

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

●

Obtains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

●

Ability to support a Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans based on monthly thematic units.

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Ability to assist teachers in the supervision and management of groups of children insuring their health and safety.

Preferred:

Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise