Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The ideal candidate for the Toddler Assistant Teacher should be a high school graduate, at least 19 years of age, and have experience in an early childhood program. CPR and First Aid a plus, other training and background checks will be required upon hire.

Candidates should be professionals who embrace working in a highly collaborative environment. St. Martin's believes in life-long learning and offers teachers extraordinary opportunities for professional growth and benefits packages.We offer a wonderfully supportive environment where class sizes are small and we have a low teacher to student ratio.

Duties

Teachers operate the classroom in compliance with all Georgia child care licensing standards. S / He ensures that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping and transitioning between activities. The position also ensures that parents receive adequate information about their child's experiences at the school through daily contacts.

• Provide a safe and loving environment for the children in his / her care
• Be the caregiver for children in the classroom
• Change diapers as needed
• Soothe children by singing to and cuddling them
• Supervise and engage with toddlers on the floor as they play with age-appropriate toys
• Supervise infants / toddlers at nap time
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean
• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
• Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
• Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)

Requirements

Qualifications

Benefits

Full benefits package available to all full time employees (Health, dental and vision insurance, 403B with matching percentage, holidays and PTO, and free choice in daily meals).