Child Care Worker/ Teacher Assistant

Firefly Childcare New Dorset Llc

Child Care Worker/ Teacher Assistant

Powhatan, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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