Preschool Assistant Teacher- Full Time, Full Year
About The Position
As a Preschool Assistant Teacher you are responsible for teaching infant and toddler children and play a key part in the growth and development and overall supervision of daily activities. You are helping the Lead Teacher in preparing infants and toddlers for kindergarten teaching them an innovative, engaging and theme-based curriculum that follows both a structured format and ability to build relationships. You are maintaining active supervision of health, safety and care of children per Head Start Performance Standards. Responsible for planning, implementing and assessing children’s developmental needs, and evaluating daily activities that are developmentally appropriate.
Requirements
- Must have a CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ages birth -5 years).
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field and 1-2 years teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teaching infant and toddler children
- Play a key part in the growth and development and overall supervision of daily activities
- Helping the Lead Teacher in preparing infants and toddlers for kindergarten
- Teaching an innovative, engaging and theme-based curriculum that follows both a structured format and ability to build relationships
- Maintaining active supervision of health, safety and care of children per Head Start Performance Standards
- Planning, implementing and assessing children’s developmental needs
- Evaluating daily activities that are developmentally appropriate
Benefits
- Health- Two tiers to choose from Core and Buy-Up - Individual, Employee +1, or Family
- Dental- Individual, Employee +1, or Family
- Vision- Individual, Employee +1, or family
- Basic Life- A max of $50,000 term life and Accidental Death or Dismemberment insurance
- Optional Life – Employees can purchase additional coverage for self and family
- Wellness – online portal for Employees to earn points for reduced insurance premiums.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 8 FREE counseling sessions, Legal and Financial.
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- FREE Education Assistance including paid trainings- CDA
- 3% guaranteed 401(K) and up to 7% discretionary employer contribution to 401k
- PTO days
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Days with no children
- Assurity optional coverages
- Referral Bonus (up to $1,000 per hire)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
