About This Role
Little Sprouts Nursery School is hiring for a support staff member role in Beloit. Compensation is $12 – $13/Hr. Candidates need the appropriate background.
We're looking for dependable and enthusiastic assistants to help in our classrooms at Little Sprouts Nursery & Preschool. We're particularly in need of infant assistant teachers and are offering a $500 bonus for the right candidates. If you're a team player who is hardworking and reliable, we'd love to hear from you!
As an Assistant Teacher, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Teachers and Director by creating a safe and nurturing environment for our children. You'll work closely with our team to develop positive relationships with the children and their parents, and help implement a high-quality educational program that meets their individual needs and interests.
Don't miss out on our $500 bonus!
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with Teachers and the Director to develop engaging curricula activities that promote children's participation and learning.
- Take the lead in maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked classroom environment.
- Establish and maintain regular communication with parents through informal discussions and written progress reports.
- Model good behavior and encourage children to develop self-help skills and good hygiene practices.
- Ensure a smooth transition from home to child care center, supporting children's daily routines and needs.
- Adhere to all center policies and state regulations.
- Embark on a personal professional development journey to continually improve the quality of care and education we provide.
Requirements
- Must have the energy and enthusiasm to engage with our children and team!
- Ability to work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as basic computer skills.
- A deep understanding of child development principles.
- Superb leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, or a willingness to obtain it.
- Must successfully complete a full background check.
- Must pass a health screening.
Candidates must have completed high school or equivalency and be at least 18 years old. Additionally, they must have completed the certificates for Introduction to the Childcare Profession and Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Profession, or equivalent coursework. We'll reimburse these courses after the probationary period has been completed.
We may give preference to candidates who have previous experience working in licensed childcare settings.
Nice to Have
Bilingualism is a plus!
Benefits
PTO time, paid sick time off, paid birthday off, paid training, early childhood courses reimbursed after successful probationary period
About Little Sprouts Nursery School
Little Sprouts Nursery School values the beliefs that children are strong, competent and capable citizens who are full of wonder and curiosity to learn. We believe that children have a natural drive that makes them want to understand the world around and how the world relates to them. Children are capable of constructing their own methods of researching and learning, using everything from play to a variety of hands-on-learning experiences.
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least a high school diploma or equivalent
What does this position pay?
This Early Childhood - Assistant Teacher role pays $12 to $13/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Little Sprouts Nursery School located?
Little Sprouts Nursery School is located at 2255 Prairie Avenue, Beloit, WI