Assistant Teacher - Kids Country
About The Position
Kids Country is seeking a flexible and caring Assistant Teacher to float between classrooms, assisting with daily activities and providing coverage for staff breaks, vacations, and absences. This is a part-time position with no weekend hours. The ideal candidate is outgoing, self-motivated, and passionate about teaching and providing an exceptional environment for children to learn, grow, and have fun. Kids Country is a value-guided center that cares for children ages 6 weeks through 11 years old, located on a 25-acre healthcare campus. This setting provides unique opportunities for intergenerational programming with senior living communities and participation in campus events.
Requirements
- Experience in a childcare center or in the education field
- Completed 1+ year of college and/or 3 collegiate courses
- Outgoing personality and a passion for working with children
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children and families
Responsibilities
- Float between classrooms as needed (lunch breaks, absences, vacations)
- Help teachers with daily activities, events, and oversight
- Encourage students to grow and learn through guided activities, events, and outings
- Take students on field trips
- Participate in special campus events
- Oversee daily activities, such as science experiments, cooking class, music, games, arts and crafts, dance parties, recreational play in the gym and outdoor playgrounds, and so much more
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
- FSA/HSA with employer contribution
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary pre-tax benefits (Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance)
- Voluntary after-tax benefits (Short-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Whole Life Insurance)
- 401(k) program with an employer match of up to 4%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Longevity bonuses
- Year-end appreciation gifts
- Routine wage increases
- Annual Staff Appreciation Week
- Consistent recognition efforts
- Corporate Perks Program (discounts on shopping, restaurants, gym memberships, haircuts, etc.)
- 15% off tuition through partnership with Rasmussen University
- Access to nationwide discounts on attractions, memberships, travel through TicketsAtWork
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
