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Celebree School

Childcare Aide/Assistant Teacher

Reston, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

In this entry-level position, you will support lead teachers in upholding the highest standards of care and education, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. As a Childcare Aide ...

Celebree School

Childcare Aide/Assistant Teacher

Marietta, GA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

In this entry-level position, you will support lead teachers in upholding the highest standards of care and education, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. As a Childcare Aide ...

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Childcare Aide/Assistant Teacher

Celebree School of Rockville

Rockville, MD • On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Team Building Initiative Free
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Child Care Discounts
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free Continuing Education Units
  • No nights or weekends
  • Career Development
  • Uniform Items
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off

Entry Level Position: !! URGENT HIRING !!
Hours: The selectee shall work between 9:30 am through 6:30 pm during weekdays, with no work needed over the weekend. All shifts are available (Morning, afternoon, & evening).
Celebree School of Rockville is a state of the art school that is dedicated to the goal of excellence in early education. We are looking for dynamic & talented Childcare Aide / Assistant Teachers who want to grow with our brand-new school in Rockville.
Job Summary:
Join our team as a Childcare Aide / Assistant Teacher and become part of fulfilling Celebree's values to protect, educate, and nurture. In this entry-level position, you will support lead teachers in upholding the highest standards of care and education, ensuring that each childs individual needs are met. As a Childcare Aide / Assistant Teacher, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognized. Come grow BIG with Celebree!!
Responsibilities:
As a Child care Aide/Assistant Teacher, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to:
  • Assists in managing classroom ensuring compliance with all MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
  • Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents and visitors.
  • Assists in maintaining attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly.
  • Assists in creating and implementing thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with weekly themes and Celebrees curriculum; assists in managing effective classroom transitions.
  • Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsel children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques.
  • Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom is appropriately maintained.
  • Assists in completing all classroom paperwork, e.g., Sunshine Reports, accident reports, attendance records.
  • Attends all team meetings, trainings and center events as requested; limits unscheduled absences.
  • Presents a positive and professional image at all times adhering to uniform requirements.
  • Communicates effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their childs development and classroom happenings.
  • Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom/center and works with the senior staff teacher and center director to resolve.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding families, co-workers and self.
Qualifications:
  • At least 16 years of age
Education/Experience:
  • Experience in child care industry preferred.
  • Enrolled in a recognized high school child development/career-tech child development program or has completed a 3 clock hour orientation training.