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Guthrie Public Schools
Child care Teacher Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$33,956 / year median in Oklahoma
+9% projected growth
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma, GED, or licensing-approved equivalent. Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of assigned taskREPORTS TO
Bluejay Nest DirectorJOB GOALS
To help provide a smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.PAY GRADE
Grade 3: $9.30 and $14.80. Grade 6:(60 college hours) $10.80 - $16.30 PERFORMANCERESPONSIBILITIES
Direct care of children. Manage classroom activities. Ensure children learn positive behaviors and are provided with guidance and approved discipline. Set schedules and routines for grooming, feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning the room and toys. Develop and encourage age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children acquire basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, and sharing. Maintain a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents. Participate in the development and implementation of lesson plans. Help with classroom arrangement. Provide parent communication and family engagement. Provide program development and evaluation. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or teacher may assign from time to time. Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification requirements and participate in state-mandated professional development.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Same as the school calendar, including professional days.Benefits
- Professional Development