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Job Description - Assistant Toddler TeacherAre you usually good with kids?Does everyone come to you first to babysit their children?Are you a brain architect?Is caring for and educating young children your calling in life?Does your heart sink when you see a child in need of love and attention?Do you have to restrain yourself from squeezing every child you see because they are so cute?If so, keep reading…Gateway is looking for a full-time Assistant Toddler Teacher. The candidate selected for this opportunity will help create a classroom environment where children can THRIVE! This person will help children grow and develop by getting on THEIR LEVEL and helping them discover new things! The LOVING, nurturing care you provide, will make all the difference in the life of a child in need. This is not a J-O-B, this is work that MATTERS.Mission: The mission of Gateway Association, Inc. is to help young children of all abilities reach their highest potential through education and other support systems.Annual Salary: $17,680-$30,160 Benefits:Childcare tuition discount ($25/wk. for the first child and $50/wk. for each additional child)Paid personal and sick timePaid vacation time that increases with seniorityTen paid holidays each yearGateway participates with the T.E.A.C.H. scholarship program to help staff members complete degrees in early childhood educationCOVID Enhancements:Temperature checks upon arrival for all children and staff for your protection and ours.Upgraded daily sanitization procedures throughout the building.Regular communication and compliance with local authorities and Childcare Licensing for a safe environment.Published guidance and protocols for staff and families on our website and emailed to families.Children and staff maintain the same daily groupings and cohorts.Qualifications:Must be 21 years old or olderMust have a high school diploma or GEDMust have or maintain enrollment in a CDA (Child Development Associate), Associate, Bachelors, or Master’s in Early Childhood, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education degree or closely related field.Must maintain current certifications in CPR and First AidMust maintain current training in Universal PrecautionsMust pass a 5-phase drug screenMust pass a fingerprint background check through the FBIMust have a current TB test or chest x-ray with negative resultsMeet continuing education requirements set by state licensing, Paths to Quality, and NAEYC AccreditationDirect Supervisor: Lead TeacherPhysical and Mental Demands:Ability to lift 60 poundsAbility to reach over headAbility to kneel at a child’s levelAbility to sit on the floor and interact with childrenFinger dexterityAbility to communicate orally, visually, and in writingAbility to read all necessary documentsComputer literacyBasic mathematical abilitiesBasic organizational abilitiesAbility to present a pleasing image of the organization through interaction with the publicAbility to maintain confidentiality and professional standardsAbility to cope with stressDemonstrate appropriate professional reaction to other’s behaviorResponsibilities:Note: All responsibilities are of equal importance.Assist Lead Teacher with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum which provides for the children’s development of physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and language skillsAssist Lead Teacher in establishing a warm, loving, safe, and secure classroom environmentProvides for the health and safety of the clientInteract with children in a positive mannerImplement the Program’s discipline policy to provide guidancePromote family involvementMaintain professional standardsMaintain records in an orderly mannerAssist with program management as neededComply with all Program policies and proceduresComply with all policies of regulatory agenciesOther duties as assigned ................
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