Assistant Childcare Teacher

Qualifications

Child Development Associate Certification Preferred

Teaching

Computer skills

Communication skills

Toddler and Preschool care

High school diploma or GED

We are looking for a fun, loving, and nurturing Assistant Teacher who can ensure the basic care and learning needs of our little ones are met. We need someone who can help provide learning lessons as well as awesome learning experiences alongside our Lead Toddler teacher all while providing excellent physical and emotional care. Little Duckling believes early learning is part of the foundation for all future learning for young minds. We are looking for a like-minded person to help teach our young ones the fundamentals while providing a safe, loving environment where they can learn, explore, and blossom.

Education

Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma

Performance Standards:

Keep the classroom clean, safe, and organized

Assist in keeping students on task and engaged with the teachers' lesson

Great communication skills to communicate effectively with students, other teachers, staff members, as well as parents and guardians.

Computer skills to manipulate and use online classroom applications for communicating and recording information.

Ability to learn, retain, and implement health and safety guidelines for classrooms, childcare centers, and working with young children. Examples ( Safe Sleep, Diaper Changing Procedures, Handwashing Procedures, Food Service, Etc.)

Other Requirements:

Previous experience teaching toddlers in a structured classroom environment is preferred

Have the ability to act as a positive role model for young children who are very impressionable.

The physical ability to stand, crouch, sit, hear, use hands, balance, and be physically active in the classroom environment.

Be able to lift 20-40 lbs.

The ability to be flexible, work as a team and take direction.