Job Overview
Join our Wonder Years team as a Child Care Assistant Teacher! In this dynamic role, you will support the development and well-being of young children by assisting lead teachers in creating a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help foster curiosity, social skills, and foundational knowledge in children from infancy through preschool age. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives while gaining valuable experience in early childhood education.
Duties
- Assist with implementing age-appropriate activities that promote childhood development and learning.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and rest periods to ensure safety and engagement.
- Support classroom management by maintaining a clean, organized, and stimulating environment.
- Communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress, needs, and daily experiences.
- Follow all safety protocols including first aid procedures, pediatric first aid, and mandated reporting laws to ensure children's safety at all times.
- Help with diapering, feeding, and basic caregiving tasks for infants and toddlers as needed.
- Collaborate with lead teachers to observe developmental milestones and tailor activities to meet individual needs.
Experience
- Prior experience working with children in daycare, preschool, babysitting, nannying or similar caregiving roles is highly valued.
- Knowledge of child development instruction, childhood development principles, and early childhood education best practices.
- Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs is a strong plus.
- Classroom experience in a daycare or early learning center setting is preferred.
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques and classroom management strategies to foster positive behavior.
- Certification in first aid and CPR (including pediatric first aid) is desirable; ongoing training will be supported if needed.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, and team members while maintaining professionalism.
This role is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to grow their career in early childhood education while making a meaningful difference in children's lives!
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
