Child Care Assistant Teacher
About The Position
The Child Care Assistant Teacher works alongside teachers and families to provide a home-away-from-home for children in care, following NAEYC guidelines. The role supports classroom instruction and activities, helps maintain a safe, warm, clean environment for children to grow and explore, and communicates with parents and guardians. Paid training is provided for classroom procedures, so prior classroom experience is not required. The position is full-time at the Wallingford center, with either a 7:30 AM–4:30 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. No evenings or weekends are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask and remain organized.
- Ability to work within regular operating hours.
- Must meet state criteria for child care employment.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
- Assist teachers with classroom instruction.
- Decorate classrooms indoors and outdoors as needed.
- Maintain a warm, safe, and clean environment that allows children to grow and explore.
- Interact with children to encourage participation in activities.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child.
Benefits
- 60% child care discount for employees.
- 401(k) program with a company match.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Full-time staff accrue two weeks of paid time off in their first year.
- Seven paid holidays off for full-time staff.
- Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.
- Paid training on classroom procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
