*About us*
RHEMA Childcare Center is a family-oriented and community-driven organization that values fairness, inclusivity, and compassion.
The center provides a loving and supportive environment for children, their families and encourages community involvement.
RHEMA Childcare Center believes in building the entire family, by being a hub of resources and partnerships to assist almost any need that our families may present.
The ideal candidate will share these values and be committed to providing high-quality care to the children at the center, with a positive outlook and willingness to learn and advance within the organization.
We are looking for an Associate Teacher to join our team and help provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to helping students reach their full potential.
Responsibilities include providing instruction, assisting with classroom management, and developing individualized learning plans.
The successful candidate will also be expected to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members to ensure the success of our students.
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
CDA credential or higher
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
· Experience working in Early Childhood Education/Childcare.
· Knowledge of Highscope Curriculum
· Ability to be self-directed and take initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
· Certification in CPR and First Aid.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers.
· Ability to work well with diverse families.
· Ability to act as a resource person for families.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
· Work as a team member in providing a quality educational preschool program
· Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring curriculum and assessment
· Assist in establishing parent involvement activities
· Assist in home visits
· Assist in all daily operations of the program.
· Work with individual and small groups of students.
· Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
· Assist children with personal health care needs.
· Work collaboratively and communicate with the classroom teacher to implement.
lesson plans, activities, and classroom tasks.
· Assist teacher (Leader Teacher) with monitoring behavior and supporting the educational process in the classroom.
· Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
· Collect and document data regarding the student(s)
· Maintain accurate and complete student records.
· Supervise and keep students safe in classrooms, restrooms, and/or playground.
· Participate in trainings and on-going professional development.
· Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, parent-teacher conference, parent advisory & parent meetings, recruitment events, and open house.
· *Perform other duties as assigned.
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*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*
Employee must be capable of performing physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.
Work environment has a raised noise level.
*This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Administration reserves the right to amend the change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.
00 - $15.
00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Required)
* Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person