Toddler Assistant Teacher

Job DescriptionJob Description About This Role We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Infant teacher to join our Infant classroom team at Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center. Our center provides a safe and loving Christian environment where children can thrive, and we're looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about early childhood education. As an Assistant teacher, you will support our Lead Teachers, Director, and Assistant Director in creating a nurturing environment for our children, assisting in activities that promote quality care and education, and developing strong relationships with our children, parents, and staff. If you're a team player who is reliable, flexible, and experienced, we'd love to hear from you! Mission Statement: To care for your child in a loving, Christian atmosphere. We want our Center to be the child's "home away from home." By nurturing children in a safe, loving, Christian environment, we want to teach good manners and honesty to help establish responsibility and self-esteem as they play, learn, and grow. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities:Safeguard the confidentiality of internal and external communications between employees and/or parents, upholding professional standards at all timesCultivate a safe and loving environment that fosters the social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical development of each child, ensuring their overall well-being and happinessCollaborate with the lead teacher to implement lesson plans, schedules, and supervision, while encouraging participation and engagement from children that align with our program goalsAdhere to the program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities, maintaining a sense of structure and routineMaintain regular, positive, and informal communication with families through Procare, keeping them informed and involved in their child's daily lifeEnsure a safe, comforting, and stimulating environment at all times, catering to the diverse needs and interests of our childrenManage classroom materials, ensuring they are clean, ordered, and readily available for usePerform diaper changes and clothing adjustments as neededPerform other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Director, or Assistant Director Requirements High school or equivalent (required)1 year+ experience of on-the-job trainingMaintain 18 hours of continued training for the yearMust be able to work FT, Monday through FridayMust have reliable transportationWill need to receive a Satisfactory Comprehensive National background check through Bright From the StartGenuinely care about children and their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual developmentFriendly and a desire to work as a team in a rewarding, fast-paced environmentEnergetic, nurturing, positive, child-friendly personalityCannot be on electronics while on the clock, unless using Procare for documentation or given permissionStrong verbal communicator with an upbeat personality who is comfortable and excels with speaking to parentsBe clean, neat, dress professional at all times, and be a good role model for impressionable childrenMust be willing to follow our mission statement and lead by exampleCPR and First Aid certification (preferred) or within 90 days of hire Nice To Haves Be knowledgeable about state licensing requirements and understand that we will be in compliance at all timesShows initiative, strong worth ethic, flexibleHave a positive attitudePrevious experienceInteracts with children Benefits Dental insurance (once qualified)Employee discountLife insurance (once qualified)Paid time offProfessional development assistanceTuition reimbursementVision insurance (once qualified)