Assistant Teacher-Gilson CDC

Child Development Centers, Inc. • Erie, PA

7h

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in instructing children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth and help provide an environment where children can have the opportunity to develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills necessary for success in their educational future.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children.
• Superior communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Consult tools and trainings to execute standard CDC initiatives, i.e., play plans and intentional play.
• Maintain an effective level of high-quality verbal engagement all day with the children.
• Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including Creative Curriculum, intentional play, bathroom breaks, meals, etc. as opportunities for significant interactions with the children.
• Implement brain-based techniques from the CDC research base and in-house specialists to effectively assist children with self-regulation and classroom behaviors.
• Participate in the CDC literacy initiative for emergent writing and reading by supporting the children’s development and progress with successful literacy strategies.
• Ensure the classroom and all equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe.

Benefits

• Paid Time off, in addition to paid holidays
• Annual evaluation increases
• Company-paid dental, vision and life insurance
• Medical and supplemental benefits at affordable costs!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees