Daycare Assistant Teacher

$24,960 - $29,120/Yr

My First Steps Childcare - Cleveland, OH

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Cleveland, OH

About the position

My First Steps Childcare is seeking a dedicated Daycare Assistant Teacher to support the educational development of children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The role involves preparing and implementing educational plans, fostering a nurturing environment, and building trusting relationships with students to enhance their learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)
• Assess and record students' progress and provide grades and feedback
• Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
• Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events
• Observe and understand students' behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for teaching and working with young children
• Ability to create a trusting and engaging learning environment
• Strong organizational skills to manage classroom activities

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in early childhood education
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program