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Child Care Center Teacher

North Mankato, MN · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

Golden Heart Child Care Center, a Taylor Corporation company in North Mankato, MN, is looking to ... Your Responsibilities: * Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction ...

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Assistant Teacher (Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Child Care)

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Non-Profits • 5 - 10K employees
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$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Salvation Army rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 364 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Group Teacher and Educational Director, the Assistant Teacher shall be responsible for working within the framework of The Salvation Army and carrying out its functions, policies and procedures, observing the schedules in the center and adhering to its established personnel policies and practices.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in appropriately supervising children at all times according to DOH and DOE regulations to facilitate safety and optimal program functioning.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of a program within the classroom that meets the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group and the individual child.
  • Assist in developing educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of each child.
  • Assist in keeping accurate and up to date written records on children's progress according to DOE, DOH and Salvation Army policy.    
  • Adhere to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with
    • parents/caregivers.
  • Assist in keeping classroom furniture, equipment and materials accessible and in good condition.
  • Share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program.
  • Maintain good working relationships with parents/caregivers and Salvation Army colleagues. 
  • Participate in staff meetings, mandatory training and professional development opportunities.
  • Participate in recruitment activities to increase enrollment in the centers.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), NYC Department of Education online platforms, and Teaching Strategies.
  • Other duties as assigned, consistent with the above and according to programmatic needs.
Qualifications
  • The Assistant Teacher shall meet the requirements set by the Department of Education (DOE), the Department of Health (DOH) and The Salvation Army (TSA). 
  • 30 credits, 60 credits, BA in ECE or CDA
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Industry

Non-profits, retail, amusement, gambling, and recreation and religious organizations

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alexandria, VA, US

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