Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $16.00 -21.00

Discovery Kidzone inspires creativity and innovation for future generations and makes the magic of play a priority in all facets of life, for young and old! We are looking for an Assistant Teacher for our toddler classroom ready and willing to learn how to care for and love young children and eventually prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life.

Assistant teacher must have great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.

The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Engage and play with children to encourage them to explore their classroom environment
• Be available to help answer questions, provide guidance and support, and redirect when necessary
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track childrens progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the childrens background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• No experience is necessary we will train
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
• The balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR within 30 days of hire

Base pay is determined by education and experience, with the potential to earn performance bonuses of up to an additional $2 per hour as part of the compensation package.

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