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Assistant Teacher Early Childhood Program

THIS IS THE WAY WE LEARN AND GROW
Date Posted: 10/07/2024
Location: Levittown, New York
Salary/Wage: $16.00 - $18.00 an hour (hours: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday)
Job Type: Part-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

An assistant at Learn and Grow Child Care will ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.  He or she will utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at set forth by the lead teacher. An assistant at Learn and Grow is warm and nurturing with children and a positive role model for all care giving staff and children.  We are a customer service orientated child care service and ask that all employees provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Learn and Grow Child Care.

Responsibilities:

Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)ü

Approach parents and speak with them about their child(ren)

Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children

Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service

Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children

Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events

Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing

Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management

Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization

Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age

Have a high school degree or equivalent education

Have dependable transportation

Be available for part time (20 hrs) employment 9:30am to 2:30 pm

Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children

Be aware of the needs of young children & have appropriate expectations of abilities

Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences

Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of young children

Complete a Tuberculosis test & physical & provide documentation of both

Be CPR and First Aid certified or be willing to obtain certification upon hire

Submit to background checks through NYS Office of Children and Family Services

Have experience with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education

Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED
Preferred Education Level: Some College Credits

Application Instructions:

Please send resumes to learnandgrow.ny@gmail.com or inquire about an interview at (516)735-1851.

We are located at 566 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown, NY 11756.

We look forward to hearing from you.


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