Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join us as an Assistant Toddler Teacher.
You’ll bring a caring attitude, creative nature, and excellent communications and collaboration skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.
You’ll be a valued member of a passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.
If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, then we encourage you to click Apply now!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
Helps and supervises children during all activities
Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
Helps children with meal times and clean-up
Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus
Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
Highly professional and dependable
Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high