Are you enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and supporting educational growth? We’re seeking dedicated Assistant Educators to join our team and play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging learning environment. In this position, you will work closely with our Lead Educators to assist in lesson planning, classroom management, and fostering student development. If you’re passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' lives, we invite you to apply and be part of our inspiring journey!
What expectations will I serve as an Assistant Educator?
As an Assistant Educator, you will work side-by-side with fellow educators, students, and families to provide a calming, nurturing, exhilarating, fun-filled home away from home for students in our care, according to DCF and NAEYC guidelines.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Ensure the safety and supervision of students, aged from 6 weeks – 10 years in one assigned educational environment.
- Assist Lead Educators with creating developmentally appropriate lessons that align with our curriculum and in accordance with NAEYC standards.
- Assist Lead Educators with curating programs and activities based on the students' interests and learning styles.
- Maintain a warm, safe, and homey environment that is clean and allows students to grow, engage, and explore.
- Partner with Lead Educators and families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their student(s).
- Provide effective communication with parents/guardians about their student(s) through the use of our communication app as well as conversations during drop off and pick up times.
- Attend Educator Meetings outside of work hours.
- Observe and document students' abilities within the educational environment.
- Attend ongoing training to meet and keep educational regulations up to date.
- Overtime may be required from time to time, along with evening and weekend hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
Top Reasons to Join Palms Day School:
- We offer a generous childcare discount to all educators so that your family can take advantage of our enriching learning environments!
- We support your long-term career and growth goals by offering opportunities for professional development as well as tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.
- Full-time staff have the opportunity to earn paid time off and paid holidays.
- Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
- On-the-job training with advancement opportunities
Requirements:
- 45 state-mandated training hours
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preferred)
- 1+ years of experience in a licensed childcare facility (preferred)
- If previously employed in child care, state-mandated annual hours must be up to date
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and remain organized
- Ability to work within regular operating hours
- Must meet state criteria for childcare employment
- First Aid/CPR certification (preferred)
- No pending or past arrest record
- Reliable transportation
- Must be able to kneel, squat, stoop, lift.
- Must be able to engage in activities including, but not limited to, dancing, jumping, walking, running, skipping, and hopping.
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
- Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bonita Springs, FL 34134: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
