Job Description

Summary

Do you want to earn a college degree in Early Childhood Education? Are you enthusiastic about creating enriching, playful learning environments for children? Are you interested in joining a team that directly supports families in your community, values communication and collaboration, and supports on-going education? Lake Dillon Preschool may be the place for you.

The Infant Assistant Teacher supports the classroom teacher to create a caring and safe environment for the children while assisting in activities to improve the overall quality of learning experiences. The Infant Assistant Teacher prioritizes developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, observes and responds to individual needs, and is eager to learn about child development.

Duties

• Assist lead teacher with preparations for daily operations and activities.
• Assist lead teacher with established routines and schedules to include diapering, meals, and naps.
• Maintains frequent conversations with the lead teacher as classroom needs arise.
• Actively engages in age-appropriate activities with children.
• Manages cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Sustains frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Models patience, self-regulation, good hygiene, and positive communication.
• Follows all center policies and state regulations.
• Commits to a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• PDIS Credential Level 1 (or PD Plan to complete)
• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Commitment to a minimum of 15 hours professional development each year employed.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO/Sick leave
• IRA matching
• Childcare discount
• Professional development
• Salary suppliments

Job Tags

Full time,

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