Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher Job at Grateful Hearts Childcare & Preschool, Madison, WI

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  • Grateful Hearts Childcare & Preschool
  • Madison, WI

Job Description


Summary

The Assistant 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. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant 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

  • 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 child care center.
  • Follow all center policies and state regulations.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Must clear full background check.
*Must be available to work from 3:30 to 5:30 pm

Nice To Haves

Completion of "Introduction to the Childcare Profession" (48 hour entry level certification course)

Benefits

PTO: 2 weeks vacation and one week sick, increases with longevity
8.5 holidays are paid in the calendar year and Verona Area School District snow/cold weather days are paid too
Huge discount on childcare
Health insurance reimbursement
Annual raises and raises when educational milestones are met
Dental and vision
Flexible scheduling
2 hours prep time weekly during your paid shift
A great team of coworkers

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Holiday work, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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