Assistant Teacher

Duties:

• Assist in the development and implementation of age-appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support and assistance to the lead teacher in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with behavior management strategies and techniques to promote positive social interactions and emotional development.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to plan and facilitate activities that promote cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth.
• Provide personal care assistance, including feeding, diapering, and toileting, as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children in a daycare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and familiarity with behavior management techniques is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, and coworkers.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to support the overall development of each child.
• Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with children who may have challenging behaviors or communication difficulties.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and be flexible in meeting the needs of individual children.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional early childhood education coursework is a plus.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Assistant Teachers may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the lead teacher or supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person