Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
Once Upon a Childcare is looking for an Assistant Early Childhood Teacher to join our team! As a teacher, you will create an age-appropriate lesson plan, build relationships with your families, maintain cleanliness throughout your classroom, update parents through our daily reports, and show patience and kindness to children. We are looking for happy, smiling faces to join our one-of-a-kind program and create a fun, engaging environment for our children and families.
Pay starts between $16.00 - $18.00 based on education and experience. On-going pay raises for all employees are awarded based on meeting program standards and expectations. If you are a good fit for our program, we love to promote and help all our teaching staff grow! Career advancement is always available, and we are willing to assist.
Responsibilities :
Develop a fun and creative lesson plan suitable for children in your careEmploy a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach childrenObserve each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteemEncourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional argumentsGuide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc...).Track children's progress and report to parentsCommunicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche.Collaborate with other educators.Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.Desired Skills and Experience :
Experience working in a licensed childcare facility is a plus!Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methodsFamiliarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classroomsExcellent communication and instructional skillsAbility to act as a mediator between childrenCool-tempered, friendly, and reliableCertification in child CPR or willingness to obtainBenefits :
All Employees will accrue Personal Time ( PTO ) for every 40 hours worked. All new employees will start accruing PTO immediately and will be available for use after a 60-day probationary period. PTO hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.Sick Pay : A maximum of 48 hours will be applied to each employee's policy and paid out for absences due to illness each calendar year. Sick pay hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.Holiday pay will be paid based on your individual average hours worked and will be paid to each employee after their 60-day probationary period.