Assistant Teacher

CHEERS School Family is looking for an individual who loves working with children with a nurturing nature, and the desire to expand their career in the Early Childhood Education Field. We are looking to hire assistants and aides who can work full time hours.

We are not just another daycare, we believe in the growth and development of the whole child!

General Responsibilities:

· Assist in implementing lesson plans created by the Teacher, attend staff meetings, and be available for community events.

· Help children with personal routines, encouraging and supporting interaction between children while maintaining teacher-child ratio in compliance with center and state standards.

· Help children and parents with drop-off and pick-up transitions and relay positive communication about the child’s day to the parents upon pick-up.

· Build professional relationships with parents and greet them on a daily basis and respect confidentiality of children, staff, and families.

· Assist in maintaining a safe, clean clutter-free classroom while providing a fun open environment for students to learn.

· Receive 16 hours or training each year through workshops, college courses, or seminars and comply with center policies and procedures.

· Act in a professional manner and exercise sound judgment and decision making while maintaining appearance in a professional manner.

· Be flexible and responsive to daily requirements of the school and co-workers.

· Model appropriate behaviors, use correct grammar and spelling, and speak positively in a kind tone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kearneysville, WV 25430: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
• Experience with children: 1 year (Required)
• Preschool experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person