Preschool Assistant Teacher

Childcare Assistant Teacher

We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring Childcare Assistant Teachers to join our team of dedicated professionals who spend their days sparking joy and discovery for the next generation of little learners. Join the best early childhood team around! We are looking for candidates that have experience working with children in a preschool setting and understand the importance of maintaining a safe and nurturing environment that is conducive to learning. A n employee at Lil’ Voyagers Academy embodies the ability to care for children with patience and generosity in planned instruction and activities if you want to work in an environment where you are valued, recognized, and appreciated! Every day is full of togetherness and joy; join our family today!

Benefits:

• We sponsor training and certifications as needed
• Paid Time off
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay after 90 days
• 50% off childcare

Pay Scale: $14.00-$16.00 per hour Pay is based on experience and education.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily health checks on each child.
• Support weekly activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the center's maintenance.
• Serve food in a way that encourages the development and socialization of the children.
• Assist in kitchen duties as assigned.
• Follow infants’ feeding schedules and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
• Participate in on-site and off-site professional development training and workshops and complete a minimum of 30 annual in-service training hours.
• Provide documentation of 6 hours of training on the adopted curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with other staff to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings.
• Have a cooperative, positive, and supportive attitude within the program.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
• Attend parent meetings as assigned.
• Inform parents about their children’s progress formally and informally, which may include parent notes, portfolios, and parent conferences.
• Assist in maintaining transition procedures for children moving from the classroom.
• Assist in planning and implementing family involvement activities.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DCF 45-hour training is preferred.
• Experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively to help close the literacy gap.
• Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline.
• Complete Infant & Child First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Complete TB screening & physical within ten (10) days of hire.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 40 pounds.

Location: St. Johns, FL