Early Childhood (Infants) Teacher Assistant - Full Time or Part Time (M-F)
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Teachers Assistants at New Horizon Little Learners follow several philosophies related to children's physical health, mental health, and emotional development. Our teachers educate through play and one-on-one interactions, which allows our staff to utilize their creativity. New Horizon Little Learners takes pride in paying our teachers above market value and offering an excellent benefits package, including Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Diversity and inclusion are foundational principles at New Horizon Little Learners. We are committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Benefits include but not limited to medical, dental, and vision plans (free medical insurance for employees is available), paid time off, paid holidays, free gym access to EOS Fitness, and retirement benefits.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist in all aspects of the care and education of the children enrolled in his/her class
Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class in all areas of the facility
Assist with maintaining/updating student feed/activities in the LL communication program (Brightwheel)
Follow weekly lesson plans and goals outlined by the teacher
Be a team player. Interact and communicate consistently and positively with peers
Maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations
Assist in educating children about fundamental concepts, such as colors, letters, numbers, and shapes
Engaging in creative methods of learning, such as arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling
Assist in instilling a sense of order and discipline in the classroom
Supervising free time on the playground and in the classroom at all times
Ensuring the classroom is a clean, safe, and organized environment.
Assist with opening and closing duties
Assist with any classroom/age group when needed
Assist with food distribution and clean-up
Engage with children in age-appropriate activities
Foster a positive and healthy learning environment
Reporting issues/concerns/incidents to supervisor per LL expectations
Must Haves:
Passionate about education and willingness to learn.
Must be at least 16 years old
High school diploma/GED or in the process of obtaining
Unrestricted Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (prior to starting)
CPR and First Aid Certification, preferred
Food Handler card, preferred
- Location:
- Tempe
- Salary:
- $14.5 - $15 per hour
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Education