Toddler Assistant Teacher Details

The Red Barn Child Care Center - Clarksville, TN

Employment Type : Full-Time

Summary

Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times
Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children
Be customer service orientated and professional
Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of The Red Barn

Duties

Including, but not limited to, the following:
Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)
Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

Requirements

A Toddler Teacher must:
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a high school degree or equivalent education
Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one
Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services
Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification within first 90 days
Complete a physical pre-employment drug screening and provide a documentation of both
Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children in a classroom setting
Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations
Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 40lbs
Be available for consistent hours of employment and available to work as late as 5:30 pm
Have dependable transportation

Nice To Haves

Be able to commit to the position for at least one year to provide continuity for children and their families

Posted on : 3 years ago