Child Care Worker/ Teacher Assistant

Seeking multiple employees with various specializations, hours and responsibilities.

Job Summary

Attends to children ages 16 months- 3 years old at our childcare institution (will be specialized into working with pre-school, K-5th or 6th-8th grade students).

General Accountabilities

Assists the classroom teacher in creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Reads to children and teaches them painting, drawing, crafts and songs.
Maintains a safe play environment.
Observes and monitors children’s play activities.
Disciplines children and recommends or initiates other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing, and picking up toys and books.
Communicates with children’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Sanitizes toys and play equipment.
Performs general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance and making phone calls.
Organizes and participates in recreational activities and outings, such as field trips.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience a plus

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication
Instructing
Monitoring
Social perceptiveness
Service orientation

Firefly strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can play and learn together with an emphasis on academics, leadership and good citizenship. Our team is led by experienced teachers with over 65 years of combined knowledge in educating children of all ages. Their experiences range from early childhood education through high school.

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