Teachers Aide Childcare

$24,960 - $24,960/Yr

White Pine Childcare Center - Ham Lake, MN

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Ham Lake, MN

Social Assistance

About the position

White Pine Childcare is seeking dedicated Teacher's Aides to support the educational and developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This role involves assisting teachers in providing a nurturing environment, supervising children during various activities, and contributing to their cognitive skill development. The position offers a competitive wage and a family-oriented work atmosphere with no night or weekend obligations.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher or assistant teacher in the instruction of a group of children.
• Supervises playground activities, lunch and snack periods, bathroom breaks, and rest time, under the direction of the teacher or assistant teacher.
• Helps a child individually with cognitive skill development activities under directed supervision of a teacher or assistant teacher.
• Passes on observations of individual child's development to aid the teacher in record keeping.
• Obtains and prepares educational materials at the request of the teacher and assistant teacher.
• Supervises individual children and gives attention when needed.
• Is actively involved with the children in the room, including reading stories, playing games, and role playing.
• Cleans up after lunch time, snack time, bathroom breaks, and messy classroom activities.
• Helps maintain the center's building and grounds under the direction of the teacher or assistant teacher.
• Assists in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.

Requirements

• Must be sixteen (16) years old.
• Must pass background study.
• Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds with or without help.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, squat, and sit on the floor comfortably.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance