Sonnets Academy is seeking an experienced part time Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join our Toddler Classroom (15 months to 24 months old). Sonnets Academy is seeking a kind, imaginative, and nurturing assistant preschool teacher. This warm and patient individual should have creativity and lots of passion for the field of Early Childhood Education.
Our Early Childhood Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the curriculum lessons in alignment with our developmental curricular goals and fostering a safe and organized learning environment. This position works in collaboration with the Director, Education Coordinator and the other members of the toddler classrooms and is directly supervised and mentored by the classroom Lead Teacher. You’ll help provide a child-centered, play-based curriculum, which reflects best practices in the daycare industry.
Responsibilities and Duties
Support and help implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster a play based and structured environment
Help facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safe peer interactions throughout the day
Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports each child’s independent learning
In collaboration with Lead Teacher, review weekly and monthly lesson plans and prep the materials needed to implement the activities
Documents daily reports for each child on classroom app for parents
Meet the needs of the whole child and support the social and emotional growth of all children
Follow supervision, mentorship and instruction from Lead Teacher for the purpose of providing an effective and efficient classroom environment and addressing the needs of individual students
Attend and participate in age group team collaborative meetings, whole staff meetings, classroom team meetings and cross age group team meetings
Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with children, parents, staff and community members by communicating in a respectful, courteous and confidential manner
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for 15-to-24 month olds
Experience implementing curriculum lessons for toddler age group
CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
Proof of up to date physical, TB Test, and immunizations
Food Mangers License or Food Handlers Training Certificate
Must be a team player and eager to work with others
Excellent organization skills
Positive and proactive communication skills
One or more years of professional experience in an early childhood classroom
Be open to continual professional development in the field of early childhood
Must meet and follow all City and State licensing requirements
Salary dependent on experience and level of education
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Employee Discount
Paid Two Week Winter Break & 10+ additional holidays
Two Professional Development/Institute Days
Paid Vacation
Full Time Position
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Commitment Bonus discussed at hire
Work Location:
One location
River North
Position Hiring Immediately