After School Assistant Teacher at Hallinan Elementary School

KinderCare Education - Lake Oswego, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Lake Oswego, OR

Social Assistance

About the position

The Assistant Teacher at Hallinan Elementary School plays a crucial role in supporting children's education and development in a nurturing environment. This position involves implementing KinderCare's curriculum tailored to each child's unique needs, fostering positive relationships with families, and collaborating with center staff to achieve educational goals. The role is designed for individuals passionate about early childhood education and committed to making a positive impact on young learners' lives.

Responsibilities

• 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 to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support the center's success by partnering with 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

Requirements

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• 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
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Able to work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children
• Ability to 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

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families
• Support for work-life integration