Primary Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary care and maintain the health and safety of up to 20 children in a classroom and care environment

• Build and maintain relationships with families by communicating with them regularly

• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning, preparing and implementing daily activities, recordkeeping, and supervision of assistant teachers and volunteers.

• Meet with the Lead Teacher regularly to maintain cohesive structure for the care and education of the children, discussing classroom needs, challenges and programming.

• Accept the responsibilities of the Lead Teacher in their absence.

• Uphold and model the mission, vision, policies and procedures of Canvas Early Learning Center

• Maintain a neat, tidy, sanitary indoor and outdoor environment.

• Assist in the training and guidance of new team members to maintain a team-centered environment

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Requirements

Requirements:

• Education:  

  • CDA or Early Childhood Certificate  

  • Level 2 or Higher on Early Childhood Practitioner’s Registry

• Experience:  2 years of experience working with young children as a caregiver or educational provider

• Provide a copy of immunizations and fingerprints in accordance with State Licensure

• Knowledge:  

  • have a basic understanding of licensing requirements, Montana Early Learning Standards, CACFP, and NAEYC standards and be able to apply this knowledge to classroom experiences

  • Facilitating learning using developmentally appropriate practices.

  • Positive Guidance as a tool for classroom management and maintaining a calm learning environment

  • If not already known, a willingness to learn technology and tools such as Microsoft Office applications, Child Care management hubs, etc. to maximize use and troubleshoot issues.

• Abilities:

  • Follow instructions, show initiative, and work with the Lead Teacher 

  • Demonstrate flexibility, good moral character, and a high standard of ethics when  learning new tasks, interacting with others, and completing a variety of tasks in a team-centered environment

  • Exercise good judgment and diplomacy in all situations; especially when involving families and community or the safety of the children.

  • Move in accordance with the children and lessons.  Must be able to sit in low chairs, stand, run, jump, crawl, crouch, etc. in indoor and outdoor environments

  • Perform CPR and First Aid

  • Advocate for the children and the families.

• Training:

  • Complete all initial training, within a stated framework,  in accordance with State Licensure.

  • Register on the Early Childhood Project’s Practitioner’s Registry, or update your account, immediately upon hire, and maintain a current status

  • Complete additional training as needed to maintain a current status on the ECP Registry.

  • Obtain or renew CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

• 2- years experience working in a licensed child care or early childhood educational setting as a caregiver.

• Ability to cook and prepare meals and snacks, read and follow a recipe, and modify recipes to account for the number of servings needed.

How to Apply

Send a resume and a cover letter detailing your education and experience to:

Canvas Early Learning Center

Attn: Board of Directors

aaron.canvaselc@gmail.com