Childcare Assistant GSRP Teacher

We are seeking GSRP Associate Teachers to support our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) program! This state funded program supports preschool age children.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require an associate degree in early childhood education or child development or the equivalent; or a valid classroom CDA credential. A plus if you have previous experience teaching at-risk children.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Employment type: Full-time, 185 days per year

Compensation: $39,000 per year, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process:

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)

1. Q&A
2. Classroom observation

1. Offer 

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Work as a team member in providing a quality educational preschool program.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring curriculum and assessment.
• Assist in establishing parent involvement activities.
• Assist with home visits.
• Work with individual and small groups of students.
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Assist children with personal health care needs.
• Work collaboratively and communicate with the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans, activities, and classroom tasks.
• Assist teacher with monitoring behavior and supporting the educational process in the classroom.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and/or playground.
• Participate in trainings and on-going professional development.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, open house.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

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Kid Town USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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