Assistant Toddler Teacher

SouthSide Early Childhood Center is seeking a nurturing, dependable, and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join our One-Year-Old Classroom. If you love supporting toddlers' emerging independence, curiosity, and rapid developmental growth, we would be excited to meet you!
Position Overview:

The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to create a responsive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for one-year-olds. This role supports children as they explore the world through play, build early social-emotional skills, and practice emerging self-help skills during this exciting stage of development.
Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting daily routines such as meals, toileting/diapering, rest time, transitions, and play
• Assisting with engaging, hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities that promote language, motor skills, early problem-solving, and social-emotional learning
• Using the Conscious Discipline Model to respond to children's individual needs and help them navigate big feelings and peer interactions
• Encouraging independence through guided self-help opportunities (e.g., handwashing, putting on shoes, cleaning up materials, practicing routines)
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment that meets licensing and accreditation standards
• Building warm, supportive relationships with children and positive partnerships with families, including through home visits
• Communicating regularly with families about children's routines, progress, and daily experiences
• Following all state licensing, health, and safety guidelines consistently

Qualifications

• Experience working with toddlers or young preschoolers
• CDA or associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required)
• Patience, flexibility, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Strong communication and classroom support skills
• Ability to meet all background check and health requirements