Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - North Canton Child Development Center
About The Position
The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher serves as a professional role model for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers by leading through example, encouraging healthy and safe behaviors, and creating a positive experience while ensuring children’s safety and proper supervision. The position assists with curriculum implementation and lesson planning, supervises children and classroom activities, supports child observations, communicates with parents, maintains program spaces and records, and participates in program and staff activities. Flexible shifts are scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma.
- Be able to be on your feet for 3–5 hours at a time while leading and participating in activities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an infant/toddler setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing curriculum within established guidelines.
- Contribute to creating and implementing daily lesson and activity plans.
- Supervise children, the classroom, and all activities.
- Help make ongoing, systematic observations of each child.
- Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
- Maintain the program site and equipment.
- Maintain required program records.
- Maintain training in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Diseases, and Child Abuse Awareness, as well as complete 10 hours of Ohio Approved training per year; trainings are provided by the YMCA and affiliates.
- Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
Benefits
- Complimentary memberships for part-time staff.
- Discounted rates for child care and most programs for part-time staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
