Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

At Collage Day School, we empower students to succeed as skilled communicators, keen observers of nature and creative thinkers to become responsible citizens and innovative leaders. Collage Day School is an academically challenging, independent day school in the Palm Valley area of Ponte Vedra Beach designed to educate students from three months through fifth grade. The school is based on best practice and research on the most effective methods in child development and education. Collage focuses on all levels of the learning spectrum, including students who qualify for the gifted program, to offer your child the best opportunity for success. We are creative, supportive, and collaborative. Our work environment includes: Lively atmosphere Safe work environment Wellness programs Our Aftercare Program provides children with structure after school and focuses on building social skills, improving communication, and increasing self-help skills. This is a part-time career opportunity perfect for college students. The Aftercare Program will be held Monday through Friday 3:00pm – 6:00pm, with flexible scheduling. Aftercare Teachers must have a deep respect for the competence of young children and view the relationship with the child and family as central to the construction of learning. Each teacher will be assigned a group of children based on ratio and will be responsible for facilitating fun activities and maintaining a safe environment for our children to learn and grow. Additional adult support will be provided in each group to ensure that each teacher is adequately supported. Responsibilities: · Responsible for being conscious of and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all children in the group · Responsible for caring for children with a diverse range of needs · Establish and maintain a positive rapport with each child in the group · Implement age appropriate reinforcement systems and other applicable behavioral strategies · Assist in organizing and facilitating group activities according to the provided activity schedule · Adapt activities, as needed, to allow active participation by each child · Encourage and facilitate social interactions between and among all children Qualifications: · Must be 18 years or older · High school diploma · Must have reliable transportation · Must be able to pass a criminal background check Collage Day School is an EEO Employer Job Type: Part-time Salary: $20.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Teaching (Preferred) Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: $ $19.55 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person