Caterpillar Corner Childcare
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Full Time • Caterpillar Corner Childcare Center Pontiac
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and wants to make a positive impact on young children's lives.
What you'll be doing:
- Create a fun and safe learning environment for toddlers (ages 2-4)
- Help develop and carry out lesson plans that meet the curriculum standards
- Supervise the children during daily routines and activities, making sure they are safe and happy
- Build relationships with the toddlers, helping them develop their social and emotional skills
- Work collaboratively with other teachers
- Communicate with parents about their child's progress
- Participate in professional development opportunities to keep your skills up-to-date
Responsibilities:
- Assist the teacher with planning, running, and evaluating classroom activities
- Help supervise the children and make sure they are safe at all times
- Take charge of the classroom and the children when the main teacher is not there
- Help with the children's daily needs like diapering, feeding, and getting them dressed
- Help keep the classroom clean and safe
- Communicate effectively with parents
- Be reliable and show up to work on time
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and other team activities
- Be a team player and be respectful of others
- Dress and act professionally
- Follow the center's policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- 18 years or older
- Enjoy working with young children, families, and colleagues
- Be a team player
- Have strong communication skills
- Be able to supervise young children
- Be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and move around the classroom
- Have reliable transportation
- Have a negative TB test
- Get CPR/First Aid certified within 30 days of being hired
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate program and complete it within 90 days, or be working towards an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
- Must complete 24 hours of child development training every year
This is a job with a lot of variety and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children. If you are passionate about early childhood education and have the skills and qualifications listed above, then this could be the perfect job for you!
Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
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