Assistant Toddler Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Minimum of a CDA or currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree ECE program or related field with 15 ECE credits

OR

Associate's degree in ECE or related field with 15 ECE credits

Applicants MUST have two years or more of documented experience with toddler aged children.

Grays Ferry Early Learning is seeking an Assistant Toddler Teacher to be part of a growing team. Grays Ferry Early Learning Academy is a high-quality early childhood and education center who has achieved a STAR4 and is working towards obtaining NAEYC Accreditation.

Are you passionate about working with young children and want to make a difference in their lives? Grays Ferry Early Learning Academy is the place for you. The best way to start and end a day is with a company that is filled with game changers who are ready to be an impact from day one and beyond day one thousand. That is who we are. Working for us is not your normal career move. Instead, it’s a shift in your life to be exposed to be on a mission greater than our four walls.

Job Description:

The Assistant Toddler Teacher provides support to the Lead Teacher by helping to create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment where children are actively engaged. The teacher assistant is to promote an environment that supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. The teacher assistant must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Use understanding of child development as the foundation of work with young children.
  
• Effective pedagogical approaches including developmentally appropriate practices and research-based curriculum and PA early learning standards to create meaningful learning experiences for children.
  
• Create a safe and fun learning environment.
  
• Develop and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with families.
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Maintain complete and accurate records
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Minimum of a CDA or currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree ECE program or related field with 15 ECE credits

OR

Associate's degree in ECE or related field with 15 ECE credits

Applicants MUST have two years or more of documented experience with toddler aged children.

Salary: $16.75 - $18.00 per hour determined by experience

Benefits: Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Insurance, PTO, Parental Leave, Professional Development, Vision Insurance

Grade Level(s): Toddler

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday-Friday

We are an equal opportunity employer. Our services and employment are provided in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability and age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.75 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Parental leave
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: In person