Assistant Preschool Teacher

Description:

Daycare Assistants Needed - Full Time & Part Time positions available. Looking for energetic people who have a love for children and lots of patience. Please email me telling me a little about yourself and your experience with children (ages 6 weeks - 5 yrs).

Tiny Treasures Child Care offers working parents a safe, loving, nurturing environment for their child(ren) to learn, play, and grow.

Responsibilities:

• Feeds infants / toddlers / preschooler according to an established schedule.
• Serves meals and refreshments as directed by infant / toddler / preschooler Teacher.
• Changes infant / toddler / preschooler’s diapers or clothes as needed, adhering to appropriate diapering procedures at all times to include assuring the cleanliness of work areas and proper disposal of diapers.
• Plays with infants / toddlers to stimulate growth, according to daily routines.
• Cradles and cuddles infants / toddlers as needed.
• Informs teachers of infant / toddler / preschooler behavior and achievements.
• Prepares infant / toddler / preschoolers for departure and arrival.
• Maintains safety and health standards.
• Adheres to work schedule and daily routines.
• Greets children and parents/guardians in a professional and enthusiastic manner each day.
• Interacts with infants / toddlers through instructional methods, to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, computer and physical activities.
• Assists infants / toddlers as necessary to enhance learning and developmental skills.
• Assists the Teacher in maintaining and implementing educational curriculum of infant room or classroom. Assists in preparation of lesson plans.
• Remains aware of talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies, or problems of each individual child.
• Promotes and fosters each infant / toddler / preschooler’s positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Assists children with general hygiene practices including bathroom and cleanliness needs.
• Shares pertinent information with co-workers on a regular basis.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, co-workers, and parents / guardians.
• Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses, or other aspects of professional growth.
• Attends parent / guardian, and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Washes and inspects children’s toys daily or more often as needed, for sanitary and safety related concerns.
• Maintains work areas in a sanitary and attractive manner to include, but not limited to sanitizing high chairs, tables, microwave, kitchen counter tops and sinks after feedings and at the end of each day.
• Reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate party for follow through.
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures and code of ethics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: