Childcare Teacher

Middle Tyger Community Center is now hiring for the new Middle Tyger Education Center! We are seeking passionate and dedicated Teacher Assistants to join our team. Openings are available in Two-Year-Old and 3K classrooms . We are a high-quality early childhood program committed to maintaining strong standards and following best practices to ensure children receive a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. Our philosophy also focuses on supporting teachers with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to be successful and thrive in their roles. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young children and families, we encourage you to apply and grow with our team. What You'll Do Ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for their needs and/or problems Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for all children in classroom Monitoring and assessing preschool children in October, January, and April using Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment. Provide Family-Teacher Conferences. Set up the physical environment to meet requirements of the ECERS-3/ITERS-3 Display pictures, children's artwork, and create classroom bulletin boards Provide a safe, clean, caregiving environment and practices Use Conscious Discipline in handling discipline promptly in an age-appropriate manner and in accordance with stated policy on discipline Communicating regularly with parents/guardians of children in your care using Procare Be familiar with and follow all policies of This Is My Child as well as regulations governing the operation of a childcare center as outlined in the Regulations for Private and Public Child Care Centers of the South Carolina Department of Social Services Requirements At least 18 years of age No conviction of any of the following crimes: any crime listed in Chapter 3 of Title 16, Offenses against the Person; any crime listed in Chapter 15 of Title 26, Offences Against Morality and Decency; contributing to the delinquency of a minor; child abuse or neglect. Good health and ability to work with young children as confirmed by a physician's statement Negative TB Test Fingerprint clearance/SLED check Nice To Have Minimum AA degree or higher in Early Childhood Development or its equivalent Minimum of one year experience as a caregiver in a DSS licensed childcare facility Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Closed Major Holdiays Monday - Friday (Center is opened 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program Scholarship for Continuing Education Paid Professional Development / Training Hours Discounted Childcare for Staff Children Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent #J-18808-Ljbffr Child Care Resources Inc