Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Floater/Teacher Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a nurturing, engaging environment for young learners. In this dynamic role, you will support lead teachers and caregivers in delivering high-quality care and education to children across various age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to gain classroom experience, develop your skills in childhood development, and make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day.
Duties
- Assist lead teachers in implementing daily lesson plans that promote early childhood development and learning through play.
- Support children with activities that foster social-emotional growth, motor skills, language development, and cognitive abilities.
- Provide attentive supervision to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children.
- Help with classroom organization, including setting up materials and cleaning up after activities.
- Support children with special needs by implementing individualized strategies under supervision, ensuring inclusive participation.
- Engage in routine caregiving tasks such as diapering, feeding, and comforting children as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, including first aid procedures.
Skills
- Willing to learn, good work ethic, caring, friendly, will need Current First Aid and CPR and must complete EEC online Training
- Experience working with children in daycare, preschool, nannying, babysitting or similar settings.
- Familiarity with classroom management techniques and behavior management strategies.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations; certification in first aid is a plus.
- Strong communication skills to interact positively with children, parents, and team members.
- Compassionate caregiving skills for working with individuals with disabilities or special needs.
- Enthusiasm for working with children of diverse backgrounds and developmental levels; experience in special education is advantageous. Join us to inspire young minds while building your career in early childhood education! This rewarding role provides valuable hands-on experience supporting children's growth and development in a lively, supportive environment.
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
