Full Time Toddler Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Ducklings Early Learning Center is currently looking for a creative and caring Assistant Teachers to join our team. Must love making new friends, smiling a lot, and going home happily exhausted because you just had The Best Day EVER!!! If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to Early Education, want to help our Ducks create a love of learning and wish to be surrounded by like-minded individuals, we want you to be a part of our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support, manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.
• Support the delivery of lesson plans for a young preschool classroom, implement school curriculum, and support the developmental needs of students.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Communicate positively with students, parents and staff.
• Safely lift a child or children with a total weight of 40 pounds.
• Conduct activities involving substantial standing, walking and moderate sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, twisting, and reaching on a frequent basis.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Assistant Teacher Applicants: Need at least a high school diploma
• Two-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education a plus.
• Previous experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher in a licensed preschool or early development center is preferred.
• Experience using Teaching Strategies Gold and Brightwheel a plus.
• Able to furnish required clearances.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sense of humor encouraged.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with matching employer contributions after 1 year
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Childcare tuition discounts
• Educational assistance
• Paid professional development days

Ducklings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Ducklings Early Learning Center:
Ducklings is based in southern Chester county PA and has been helping grow great people for over 25 years. Our innovative approach to early education has resulted in our highly respected reputation among past and present families, our community, and our fellow educators. Ducklings- Building Awesome Kids, Creating a Love of Learning, Happy Families, and Strong Careers for over 25 Years!