Assistant elementary teacher job description

Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and fun? Do you have a great attitude and enjoy helping young minds discover the world? Are you looking for a welcoming and supportive team where you'll make a difference in your community?

We're looking for Assistant Teachers in several Greater Cleveland licensed locations, and you're welcome to apply and work at multiple sites! You'll develop positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative connections with their caregivers. All this with the freedom to create adventures and have a lifelong impact!

This is an excellent opportunity for college students studying early education and adults seeking a flexible part time morning and afternoon schedules.
You'll be a great fit if:
You're over 18 You have a high school diploma or GED (enrollment in a relevant degree-seeking program is a plus) You've worked with children, especially in a licensed childcare or educational environment


You're our ideal Assistant Teacher if this sounds like you:
Sense of humor * Loads of patience * Curious * Adaptable * Organized * Creative


What you'll get:
Mentoring from experienced professionals who are interested in your growth Free YMCA membership Employee discounts around town at places like Playhouse Square and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Voluntary participation in our retirement plan Morning and afternoon schedules with a shift differential


A little about us:
Our goal is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Our mission is to support healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Our vision is to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.


However you identify and whatever life experience you bring, we celebrate you!
Join us and you'll be excited to come to work every day!



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Working with KinderCare Learning Companies means using your outstanding talents to help set the foundation for lifelong learners, where you can collaborate with colleagues, grow and learn, and positively impact the families we serve.

With over 50 years of experience, 30,000+ employees, and more than 2,000 early learning center programs, we are the most accredited leaders in early childhood education. Together, we create environments where kids grow and thrive. As one of only four companies to receive the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award six times, we're confident that you can grow and thrive here, too. We can't wait to meet you.

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
When you join our team as an Assistant Teacher we will:

* Invest in you and your career at KinderCare as you create a world-class experience in our classrooms
* Reward your commitment to our children and families as you journey continues with us

When you join our team as an Assistant Teacher you will:

* Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
* Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
* Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
* Support your center's success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
* Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

* Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
* CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
* Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
* Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
* Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
* Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

* Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
* Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
* Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
* Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
* … and much more.

When you work at a KinderCare Learning Center, each new day is an adventure. You will have the opportunity to directly impact our students and families, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and experiencing all the happiness that comes with it. You will deliver our high-quality proprietary curriculum and apply our time-tested educational techniques, while exploring new, forward-thinking ideas.

As the first national early childcare education provider to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating from the International WELL Building Institute, we continue to follow the latest science-backed and evidence-based strategies for maintaining a safe and worry-free workplace.

Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. KinderCare highly encourages its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities. We are proud to provide paid time off for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for employees working in child care, school facilities, and corporate work spaces.

We truly believe that everyone belongs in our circle, and everyone deserves to be celebrated for who they are. By partnering with underrepresented groups and experts in DEI, we are identifying areas to improve and forging a path forward through accountability, compassion, accessibility, and inclusion.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Primary Location : Grosse Ile, Michigan, United States

Job : Teacher and Center Staff

Little Sprouts is currently seeking an Assistant Teacher to join our team in Milton. Little Sprouts is a network of 39 preschools and early learning centers across New England. We prioritize employee experience and are closed the week between Christmas and New Year. This offers you a guaranteed week of paid time off upon hire.

Our school director in Milton carries more than 10 years of leadership experience and is a trusted and dedicated mentor.

Whether you have recently earned your Early Childhood Certification, are a field veteran, or are looking to evolve your classroom experience, Little Sprouts may be a great fit.
A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE:

Eight-hour shift (openers typically arrive at 6:00 am; closers typically stay until 7:00 pm - COVID precautions and policies may impact these hours).

Following and maintaining all state-mandated COVID precautions and policies for early learning centers.

Designated one-hour break per shift.

Following a schedule that helps children establish healthy eating, sleeping, and bathroom routines.

Working in close contact with your co-teacher and school colleagues.

Implementing and evolving our Budding Scholars™ curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrate kindness and respect for self, others, and our community.

Skilled in play-based learning approaches and social-emotional education.

Deliver required paperwork and complete lesson plans on time.

REQUIREMENTS:

Adhere to all MA Public Health and Child Care Regulations.

Authorize state-required background checks and CORI.

Act as mandated reporter, both on and off campus.

Help ensure classroom environments adhere to NAEYC's Anti-Bias Early Education.

Ability to stand, move, run, and play for most of the day.

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times a day.

BENEFITS:

Paid week off between Christmas & New Years.

Competitive wages.

75-50% off discount on your children's tuition.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.

401k with company match.

Tuition reimbursement.

Career advancement and coaching.

Additional Paid Time off and Holidays.

Referral Program.

Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Group, a global network of 1,100 preschools and early education centers. The company provides award-winning early education and childcare in the Northeast US through Little Sprouts (MA & NH), Building Blocks), and Heartworks, Loveworks & STEAMworks (VT). Our employees are passionate about serving children and families with joy and confidence every day, so we can create a family experience that is much more than just daycare. Together, we are on a meaningful journey to elevate those who dedicate their careers to helping children learn, thrive, and grow.