Up to $500 Hiring Bonus!
We are looking for motivated team players that are nurturing individuals that want to help foster a safe space for children to learn, play and grow!
JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Essential Functions (but not limited to):
Assist Lead staff in the following:
- Implementing classroom curriculum and outdoor play. It is expected that you are familiar with the written curriculum to effectively help implement it daily. Assistant Teachers will participate in the pre-planning process of developing afternoon curriculum by sharing ideas.
- Maintaining classroom documentation: parent sign in/out log, medication log and forms, diaper log (if applicable), behavior reports, incident and injury reports, cleaning log, individualized child daily report (requested by parents), any and all other documents assigned by the Site Supervisor and/or Director
- Maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's day-to-day progress in an uplifting, positive manner. Lead Teacher will handle any sensitive issues that may come up. In the event the Lead Teacher cannot connect with a parent, they may ask for assistance on a “sensitive issue.”
- Overall and detailed cleanliness of the classroom and safety of children in their care.
- Responsible for reporting all concerns and/or issues regarding parent, staff and/or child to Director immediately.
- Promotes a team-player type atmosphere.
- Possess strong, positive communication skills and have a moral, ethical character.
- Represent Kid’s World Childcare in a positive light both inside and outside of Center.
- Must be in designated Kid’s World uniform daily.
- Understands and will follow strict punctual and regular attendance as required.
- And other duties as assigned and needed by the center.
Assistant Teachers must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. Assistant Teachers must have current 1st Aid and CPR training, HIV/AIDS training, Food Handler Card, TB test, and 30 hours of Stars Training as required and be working on the Initial Certificate to meet state standards in professional development.
Education and training requirements can be changed at any time per WAC, all staff must adhere to the current regulations.