Early Childhood - Assistant Educator
Little Vols Learning Center LLC
Knoxville, TN
- Full-Time
Job Description
Summary
The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Educator and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant educator observes and documents children's interest and progress and relays that informationto parents and staff. Assistant educators are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Educator and the Director.
Duties
Requirements
Benefits
Pay is based on education and experience.
Summary
The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Educator and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant educator observes and documents children's interest and progress and relays that informationto parents and staff. Assistant educators are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Educator and the Director.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Must be willing to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtained it.
- Must clear full background check.
- Must pass health screening.
Benefits
Pay is based on education and experience.
Address
Little Vols Learning Center LLC
7533 Oak Ridge Hwy
Knoxville, TN
USA
Industry
Education
Posted date
21 days ago
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