Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring person to join us as an Assistant Teacher. You’ll bring a creative touch, caring attitude and collaborative skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.

This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday we are looking for two different shifts one is an 8:00 am to 2:00 and the other is 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, then we encourage you to click Apply now!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and supervises children during all activities and parent meetings, as requested
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Assists with ensuring the physical and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Assists children with meal times and clean-up
• Assists with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Assists with preparing and implementing classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and Academy events
• Responsible for attending workshops, conferences and in-service trainings, as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must receive the required amount of training hours, if any, each calendar year per state licensing requirements
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high