Child Care Assistant Teacher - Full-Time; Monday - Friday

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Teacher will help create a nurturing, inclusive space where children of all abilities can explore, grow, and thrive. Working alongside Lead Teachers and a supportive team, you will be responsible to engage children in developmentally appropriate activities while promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Support

• Assist in planning and implementing enriching, age-appropriate activities aligned with educational goals.

• Support individualized learning approaches based on each child's needs and developmental stage.

• Promote language, literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social-emotional development through daily play-based learning

Child Supervision & Safety

• Always maintain active supervision of children, indoors and outdoors.

• Foster a safe, clean, and respectful environment that supports well-being and exploration.

• Follow all health, safety, and emergency protocols.

Communication & Collaboration

• Partner with Lead Teachers and team members to ensure consistent routines and learning experiences.

• Communicate with families in a respectful and compassionate manner.

• Attend team meetings, training, and CEC's events as required.

Inclusive Practice

• Create a welcoming, equitable, learning environment for children of all abilities.

• Model patience, empathy, and positive behavioral support strategies.

• Celebrate diversity and promote inclusive learning and play.

• Foster a collaborative and positive workplace culture.

Qualifications - Required

• High school diploma or GED

• Experience working with children (formal or informal)

• Willingness to complete required childcare training and certifications.

• Passion for early childhood education and inclusive environments.

Qualifications - Preferred

• CDA credential or coursework in Early Childhood Education

• Experience with children with disabilities or diverse learning needs.

• CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Since 1992 Harbor House of Louisville has provided day services to adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to build social, emotional, and cognitive skills through participation in employment, performing arts, health and wellness, and visual arts.

Now Harbor House is expanding to bring these same outstanding day services to children and seniors of all abilities—meaning with and without disabilities—on an intergenerational model where all three groups will engage daily in meaningful opportunities aimed at improving their lives. What does that mean? It means that children, adults, and seniors of all abilities will read, sing, dance, paint, draw, and even exercise together.

We moved into our new 36,000-square-foot Intergenerational Life Center in October 2023, and are now weaving children and seniors into our family, beginning with before- and after-school programs and seniors in 2024, and 105 children of all abilities, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, when our previous 8,000-square-foot building is renovated into a Child Enrichment Center by spring 2025.

Harbor House. Weaving a tapestry of love, hope, and empowerment.

Company Description

Since 1992 Harbor House of Louisville has provided day services to adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to build social, emotional, and cognitive skills through participation in employment, performing arts, health and wellness, and visual arts. \r\n\r\nNow Harbor House is expanding to bring these same outstanding day services to children and seniors of all abilities—meaning with and without disabilities—on an intergenerational model where all three groups will engage daily in meaningful opportunities aimed at improving their lives. What does that mean? It means that children, adults, and seniors of all abilities will read, sing, dance, paint, draw, and even exercise together. \r\n\r\nWe moved into our new 36,000-square-foot Intergenerational Life Center in October 2023, and are now weaving children and seniors into our family, beginning with before- and after-school programs and seniors in 2024, and 105 children of all abilities, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, when our previous 8,000-square-foot building is renovated into a Child Enrichment Center by spring 2025.\r\n\r\nHarbor House. Weaving a tapestry of love, hope, and empowerment.