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. Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment.
2. Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
Maintains the annual continuing education hour requirements in the designated fields of study as mandated by the Division of Children & Families’ Office of Licensing.
Preferred:
1 – 3 years in an Early Childhood Care Center environment
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
Obtains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
â— Ability to support a Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans based on monthly thematic units.
â— Ability to supervise and manage groups of children insuring their health and safety.
Preferred:
Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise