Childcare Assistant Toddler Teacher
About The Position
Oak Forest Academy is hiring Assistant Teachers who are seeking to expand upon their experience and knowledge. All candidates should be flexible in their availability to work within the operating hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in a smoke free environment. The role involves providing a nurturing, patient, and loving environment for toddlers, implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, evaluating child progress, and partnering with parents. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for children, a strong commitment to building positive relationships, and experience in implementing positive discipline strategies while maintaining DFPS guidelines.
Requirements
- Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
- Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact with students of all ages and skill levels.
- Committed to building a positive team culture.
- Pass required state and company background checks, including FBI fingerprinting.
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
- At least 18 years of age with 1+ year of early childhood experience working in a professional setting preferred.
- Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
- Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
- Proficient technological skills including the ability to use a desktop computer, associated software and an electronic tablet.
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's in early childhood or relevant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a nurturing, patient and loving environment to all children.
- Possess deep love for children and a strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community.
- Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of the children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Evaluate and analyze the development and progress of each child and effectively communicate those results.
- Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities and community contacts.
- Implement a positive, restorative approach to discipline focused on understanding and meeting children's needs and developing emotional intelligence.
- Maintain DFPS guidelines for Minimum Standards at all times.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation days
- All paid holidays, including 3 days at Thanksgiving and one week at Christmas
- Paid staff development days and training
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Low student/teacher ratios
- Great team environment with like-minded individuals
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
