Infant/toddler Teacher - Strafford, United States - Whitehouse Early Learning Center
3 weeks ago
Description
Summary
The Associate Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.
Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Associate Teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff.
Associate Teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
Follow all center policies and state regulations.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements:
Minimum of 1-2 years of professional childcare experience desired.
High energy.
Ability to work well with others.
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
A strong understanding of child development.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
Be familiar with and follow licensing regulations.
Must clear full background check.
Must pass health screening.
Physical Requirements:
Be able to lift 35 pounds
Nice To Haves
Willing to work with someone who has the desire to become Associate Teacher qualified.
Looking to hire someone full or part time.
Benefits
For Full time.
Paid Holidays after 90 days.
Paid one-week vacation.
Paid Snow Days
Paid Professional Development
Tuition Grants for continuing education
Free Childcare
Competitive Wages
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