Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

At Kinder-Garden Learning Center , we are a nurturing, team-focused early learning center dedicated to helping children grow, explore, and thrive.

We are seeking a passionate and flexible Part-Time Floater / Teacher’s Aide to support our classrooms (infant through Pre-K) and assist teachers in creating a safe, engaging environment.

This is a part-time position requiring availability Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with hours based on center needs.

If you love working with young children and want to be part of a supportive, positive team, we’d love to hear from you!

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Keep classrooms, storage units, dishes, and bathrooms clean, neat, and orderly.
• Clean & disinfect classrooms, bathroom changing areas & other children’s areas on a daily basis.
• Assist assigned teacher in any way possible, which may include, but is not necessarily limited to:
• Straightening / cleaning rooms immediately following activities.
• Plan curriculum in detail for assigned class
• Implement the daily program for assigned classes
• Decorate the room with bulletin boards, pictures, children’s artwork, and other hangings
• Prepare snacks and sit with the children while they eat.
• Keep classroom, storage rooms, and bathroom clean, neat, and orderly
• May assume temporary responsibilities of the teacher in the absence of the teacher.
• Be familiar with and follow all center policies.
• Prepare rooms at nap time with cots and sleeping bags and remove items once nap is over.
• Report to the Director/Assistant Director any special needs or problems of individual children.
• Report to the Director/Assistant Director any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Attend regular staff planning and evaluation meetings.
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's day, fostering positive relationships.
• Assist with the observation and documentation of children's progress and development.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities and other local in-service workshops
• Adhere to all state licensing requirements and daycare center policies.
• Perform other necessary duties at the discretion of the Director/Assistant Director

• High School Diploma, GED.
• High energy.
• Ability to work flexibly across different age groups and adapt to varying needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to interact positively with children, parents, and staff.
• Team player
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass a health screening.

Coursework in early childhood education or related field preferred

Previous experience working with children in a daycare or educational setting is a plus

We offer our employees several paid holidays throughout the year. In addition, we also provide paid vacation time, as well as sick and personal time once released from probation.

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