Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher

About the position

As a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy, you will help create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

Responsibilities

• Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school's vision of excellence.
• Provide and maintain quality education programs.
• Ensure successful implementation of approved curriculum.
• Prioritize a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures.
• Develop life-long learners and genuinely care about children.
• Understand a child's individual needs while fostering an inclusive classroom.
• Work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators.
• Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to carry or lift 25 pounds or less (25-50%) often and 25-50 pounds (10-25%) occasionally.
• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position.
• Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students.
• A minimum of one of the following: High School Diploma or GED AND at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field.
• High School Diploma or GED AND 15 relevant credits (or CDA) with at least 1 year of experience with children.
• High School Diploma or GED AND at least two years of experience with children.

Benefits

• Beyond Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition discounts for your children
• FSA plans for both medical and dependent care
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• CDA Program
• Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days