Urgently Require Assistant Infant Teacher in Canton, OH
Job title: Assistant Infant Teacher
Company: All Around Children
Job description: SIGN ON BONUS $500
We are now seeking an experienced Assistant Infant Teacher (6 weeks - 18 months) to add to our growing team at a 5 Star Rated (SUTQ), NAC Accreditation childcare and preschool center in Canton, Ohio.
Who We Are
All Around Children is a family-owned and operated childcare business with a passion for working with young children that has been providing high quality care and education to children since 2008. We have 8 state-of-the-art learning centers scattered all throughout NE Ohio. All Around Children offers generous benefits and incredible opportunities for professional development and personal growth in a creative, care environment.
Job Summary
As a Assistant Infant Teacher, you?ll be responsible for assisting lead teacher with providing a nurturing and educational environment for infants, building relationships with families, and collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals to promote growth and development.
Responsibilities
- You will aide in providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for the children enrolled.
- You will aid in planning classroom lesson plans.
- Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, and ensure that all licensing and accreditation requirements are met.
- Collaborate with a team of teachers and support staff to plan and implement daily activities and routines that meet the individual needs of each child.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with families to provide updates on their child's progress and development.
- Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
- Holding a CDA AA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field will have a competitive edge (Not required to be a Assistant Teacher).
- At least one year of child care experience working in a licensed ODJFS child care program.
- Current physical and ability to pass BCI/FBI background check.
- Basic language, written, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and young children.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and support staff.
- Reliable, compassionate, and able to create a warm, nurturing and responsive environment for children and families.
- Must be dependable and maintain a good work record as to punctuality and daily attendance.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- FMLA
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance/ and supplemental
- 401(k) program retirement savings w/company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bi-weekly pay
- Paid Holidays
- (PTO) Paid Time Off
- Free Professional Development
- Discount on Child Care
- Pre-paid employment screenings and on-boarding
- $500 SIGN-ON BONUS after successful completion of 90 days employment *To receive this bonus, you must be in good standing as defined by performance and attendance
- Inquire about FREE CDA program w/support and online training
- Referral bonus (new family or staff)
- Uniform T-Shirts
- Meals and Snacks
- Free Coffee, Tea, and Water
- Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on the floor or on child-sized furniture for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to lift and/or move a child repetitively weighing up to 50lbs.
- Ability to work in a moderate to noisy work environment.
- Ability to assist children in an emergency situation.
- Climb and descend 1 to 2 flights of stairs (while helping children safely navigate steps).
- Able to meet the physical demands staying in proximity of children to be within arm's reach.
- Participate in safety drills by following the established guideline which includes moving children from one location to another. This may involve moving children into cribs and transporting a crib which carries multiple children to designated locations.
- Withstand outdoor temperatures and condition for extended periods of time during all seasons.