Assistant Teacher

Position Summary:

Kids Can Community Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1908. Our mission is to educate, engage, and inspire children through early childhood care and out-of-school experiences. The early childhood program works to promote kindergarten readiness in student’s academic, physical, and social-emotional development.

The Assistant Teacher works cooperatively with Lead and Associate Teachers to plan and implement the daily educational program for children. Under the support of the Lead Teacher and program administrators, the Assistant Teacher supports students in their academic, physical, and social-emotional development. In coordination with other teaching staff, Assistant Teachers are responsible for implementation of Kids Can programs, best practices within the field, and effective classroom management.

Essential Functions:

Child Development and Curriculum:

• Foster positive relationships with all children.
• Create environments for students’ positive development of self.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of classroom activities and curriculum that support the development of students academic, physical, and social-emotional development.
• Support student and classroom assessments.

Classroom Management:

• Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of children at all times.
• Ensure all children receive appropriate supervision and support through proactive engagement and relationship building.
• Support the maintenance of clean, safe, and healthy learning environments.
• Apply guidelines and strategies from ITERS/ECERS, CLASS, and Teaching Strategies GOLD within the classroom.
• Support teaching team in the completion of all paperwork, record keeping, and reporting.

Qualifications and Required Skills

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Child Development Associate (CDA) certification preferred, or ability to obtain the CDA within the first year of employment – or – enroll in and actively pursue an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.

· Experience as an early childhood educator preferred.

· Knowledge (or training completion) of curriculum, principles, and best practices in the field.

· Ability to problem solve and quickly adapt when needed.

· Knowledge of state licensing requirements.

· Excellent communication skills: work effectively as a team (communicate with others, resolve conflicts, and offer solutions to problems).

· Ability to be cooperative and adaptive in the team environment.

· A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. Hiring is contingent upon approval from the Nebraska Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect, Nebraska Adult Protective Services Registry.

· Maintain appropriate boundaries and prioritize confidentiality.

Ongoing/In-Service Requirements:

· Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid and additional requirements as needed.

· Obtain a minimum adequate annual training to maintain high quality leadership. Training must include, but is not limited to safe environments, healthy environments, learning environments, physical development, cognitive learning, communication, creative learning, self-esteem, social development, guidance, family relationships, program management, and professionalism.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

· Must be able to handle the physical demands of caring for children (i.e. ability to walk or run, kneel or sit on floor, bend and lift, walk over uneven ground, etc.)

· Ability to lift 50 pounds.

· Must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

· Must be able to walk the building (including staircases) and assist children.

Note: This is a general outline of the nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

#Daycare, #Childcare

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid High School Diploma or GED?
• Can you please provide us with 3 professional references to contact.
• Can you tell us more about your experience working with Infant and Toddler Children?
• Do you have a preference of working with infant, toddler or preschool children?
• Can you work 9:30-6pm ?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person