Job Description
Summary We’re looking for a passionate and nurturing Assistant Teacher to join our team at The Wright Daycare! In this role, you’ll assist in the classroom, fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With over 13 years of excellence in daycare services and guided by a Director with 38+ years of child care expertise, The Wright Daycare is dedicated to providing top-notch early childhood education.
If you have a love for teaching, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to shaping young minds, we’d love to have you on board. Help us make a positive impact on the next generation!
The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers 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 in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher 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 - No experience required, just a warm, nurturing personality
- Must have at least a high school diploma, a high school equivalency credential recognized by the State Board of Education, Certificate of Completion, or a South Carolina High School Employability Credential
- Within thirty days of being employed, a caregiver must complete fifteen hours of health and safety service provider training.
- 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 will be required.
- Must clear full background check.
- Must pass health screening.
Benefits - Be apart of a family oriented, dynamic team.
- Part Time Hours, Monday-Friday only
- Will not work main federal holidays, no weekends
- Weekly Direct Deposit Pay
- Healthcare options available
- Free Annual Trainings
- Free Pediatric First Aid/CRP certification
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Part time, Monday to Friday,