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Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with other teachers to create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for toddlers. Your energy and enthusiasm will inspire young children to explore, learn, and grow while ensuring their safety and well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact during these formative years by fostering curiosity, social skills, and foundational knowledge. Duties and Responsibilities Children Treat all children with kindness and respect. Evaluate the physical, emotional, and social needs and development of each child. Listen and communicate to parents, children and others. Ensure children are always supervised. Cultivate positive relationships with children and parents. Help resolve conflict among children and model the behavior expected from the children. Plan and implement learning activities that develop the interest of children. Deliver clear instructions and objectives of the activities to the children. Offer materials for children to investigate/manipulate for use in learning activities and creative play. Demonstrate activities to children. Observe the classroom and playground environment to ensure no hazards are present that pose harm to the children. Develop and enforce age-appropriate classroom rules. Create and implement age-appropriate activities that help children build independence and self-help skills. Initiate literary focused activities such as storytelling, recall, and writing (if applicable).. Attend to the physical needs of children such as implement and assisting with meals and toileting routines. Keep personal, administrative, and medical information of staff, children and parents confidential. Display students' work in the classroom. Assist in enforcing Holy Family Child Care & Development Center's policies concerning students. Classroom Management Facilitate and implement lesson plans using the Creative curriculum. Manage the classroom activities to keep to playground, meal, and lesson times. Keep classroom in acceptable condition. Navigate classroom emergencies and implement emergency protocols to maintain a safe environment. Transform classroom materials, activities and displays to match current curriculum themes. Maintain classroom décor and bulletins boards. Maintain student files and keep attendance records. Organize and label classroom materials. Communication Establish daily contact with parents as needed Initiate parent teacher conferences as needed Staff Requirements Attend monthly staff meetings Maintain training hours and certifications (staff credentials, CPR and First Aid, in-service, etc) Perform additional duties assigned by the Director Maintain compliance with the school's employee handbook Reinforce the values of Holy Family Child Care & Development Center Physical qualifications Lift up to 35 pounds Sit on the floor with children Qualifications Must complete state required entry level training courses High school diploma/GED required Childcare experience preferred Skills Ability to: Work independently, as well as, work as a team member Provide clear verbal and written communication Follow written and verbal instructions Exercise sound rationale Demonstrate great listening skills Learn the policies and procedures of Holy Family Child Care & Development Center Adapt to change Understand basic knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and math. Take care of the children's needs while following state and institutional procedures. Make decisions to reach a goal or resolve a problem. Join us in shaping the future by nurturing the youngest learners! We are committed to providing a supportive environment where your enthusiasm for early childhood education can flourish. This paid position offers an enriching experience working alongside dedicated professionals passionate about child development.

Pay:

$12.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person