Child Care Assistant Teacher - school age summer camp

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care

Uniontown, OH

$10.75 - $13.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Center: Green, OH 

Job Type: Full-Time Seasonal (school age summer camp)

No evenings or weekends!
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Kids Country! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Kids Country today!

No classroom experience?  That’s okay – we provide paid training on all classroom procedures!
What will you be doing?

As a Teacher Assistant, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
• Assisting teachers with instruction in the classroom.
• Decorating inside and outside of classrooms as needed.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Interacting with children to encourage their involvement in activities.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
Top Reasons to join Kids Country:

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required 
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized 
• Ability to work within regular operating hours 
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Assistant Child Care Teacher?

A: To succeed as an Assistant Child Care Teacher, key technical skills include knowledge of child development stages, curriculum planning, and safety protocols. Essential soft skills include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. These strengths support career growth and effectiveness in the role by enabling the teacher to create a nurturing environment, promote learning and development, and establish trust with families, ultimately leading to a successful and fulfilling career in early childhood education.

Q: What is the career path for a Assistant Child Care Teacher?

A: A typical career progression for an Assistant Child Care Teacher involves starting as an entry-level Assistant Teacher, where they assist lead teachers in planning and implementing educational activities, and then advancing to a Lead Teacher role, where they take on more responsibility for curriculum development and classroom management. Mid-level roles, such as Program Coordinator or Assistant Director, involve overseeing daily operations, staff supervision, and program development, while senior roles, like Center Director or Education Manager, focus on strategic planning, budgeting, and community outreach. Throughout their career, Assistant Child Care Teachers can develop skills in early childhood education, leadership, and management, which can lead to long-term career prospects in education administration, policy development, or specialized roles like curriculum specialist or child development consultant.



BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care job posting for a Child Care Assistant Teacher - school age summer camp in Uniontown, OH with a salary of $11 to $13 Hourly and benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, Life, and Retirement with a map of Uniontown location.