Assistant Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We're seeking a dedicated and caring individual to join our toddler team at our ODJFS-licensed child care center. As a child care staff member, you'll be responsible for providing daily care and supervision to children aged 18 months to 36 months. While previous experience is a plus, we're willing to train the right candidate who shares a passion for working with children and is eager to learn about child development.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing required professional development through ODJFS, including orientation and health/safety trainings, to ensure you're equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Staying up-to-date on licensing rules and regulations, as well as our company policies, to provide a safe and compliant environment for our children.
• Providing active supervision at all times, including during playtime, mealtime, naptime, and outdoor activities, to ensure the children's well-being and safety.
• Being willing and able to change diapers and assist with toileting, as needed.
• Implementing developmentally appropriate activities and being able to think and adapt quickly to the children's needs.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, including organizing classroom materials and adhering to a cleaning schedule or checklist.
• Fostering a professional relationship with enrolled families and coworkers through excellent communication and teamwork.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass an FBI/BCI background check as required by ODJFS.
• Must be able to provide an Employee Medical Statement as required by ODJFS (will be discussed in an interview).
• Must be age 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent, or meet the requirements of a high school junior or senior enrolled in a career tech program for Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Must be dependable with good attendance.

Nice To Haves

• References available for contact regarding work ethic and attendance.
• Current Child Abuse & Neglect, Communicable Disease training.
• Current First Aid & CPR Training (Infants, Adolescents, Adult).
• CDA, AAS, or BA in Child Development and/or Early Childhood Education.
• Previous experience in a licensed child care center.

Benefits

• Paid time off after 90 days for full time and part time employees
• Vacation pay after 1 year of service for full time employees
• Professional Development assistance
• Willing to work with college course schedules
• Monday through Friday, no weekends. Hours of operation are 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, no late nights
• Support from administration, staff, and enrolled families during training and orientation