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Floater/Kitchen Assistant

Acquire4Hire, Carrboro, North Carolina, United States, 27510

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Summary The Floater/Assistant Teacher will assist the Lead Teacher 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. The Floater/Assistant Teacher will assist the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Floater/Assistant Teacher will assist in the implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children\'s interests and needs under the direction of the Lead Teacher and the Director. The Floater/Assistant will assist with meals and clean-up.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards

Follow prepared lesson plans

Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching

Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth

Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences

Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met

Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children

Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards

Maintain accurate records, forms and files

Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

Assist with meals and clean-up

Routine Care (including diaper changing and feeding)

Knowledge of Child Development

Understanding of NC child care regulations

Requirements

Infant/Child and Adult CPR

Pediatric First Aid

ITS-SIDS

Current TB test

Current physical

Current Criminal Records Check letter

Current Workforce Qualifications Letter

Physical: Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl

Physical: A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception

Skills

Excellent Supervision Skills

High Energy to have Consistent Meaningful Interaction with Children

Strong Understanding of Child Development

Warm Personality - Friendly, Enthusiastic, Welcoming

Ability to Work Well with Others to Foster a Team Environment

Ability to Follow Instructions, Meet Deadlines

Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Flexibility to perform multiple duties

Creative, Organized, Punctual, Professional

Nice To Haves

Infant/Child and Adult CPR

Pediatric First Aid

ITS-SIDS

Current TB test

Current physical

Current Criminal Records Check letter

Current Workforce Qualifications Letter

Benefits

Health Insurance BCBS (50% premium contribution)

Dental and Vision BCBS (50% contribution)

Increased hourly pay/Bonuses

Retirement plan employees can deposit into with the center matching up to 3%

Paid Holidays

Competitive Pay

Participate in TEACH and WAGES. Closed on weekends and holidays.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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