Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensations
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Great Work Environment
Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and experienced Teachers Aide to join our team! You will assist in leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs. Daily tasks will include: preparing meals, assisting with toileting and bathroom breaks, supporting the lead classroom teacher in creating and implementing strategies based on specific academic or emotional goals, and ensuring the classroom space is ready for the students.
This float position will require you to be willing to move between our preschool and child care facilities. Experienc working with infants/toddlers/preschoolers is a MUST.
You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum
- Teach beginning reading and math skills
- Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
- Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques
- Communicate with parents and other school personnel
- Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones
Qualifications
- At least 1 year consecutive experience in a childcare/preschool setting
- Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
- Familiarity with play based learning and emergent curriculum a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- We use an app called Brightwheel to communicate with our familes and staff
- Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
- All licensing certifications up to date: CBR enrollment, CPR/First Aid, food handlers card, and other required trainings.
- Willingness for continued education is a must!
- Problem-solving and mediation skills
Our Vision and Philosophy
Vision
The vision of the Sunshine Center is to provide quality child care and to prepare our students for a life of learning. We believe that the first 6 years of life are critical to every child’s life. In these years the foundation for learning, social-emotional development, and how to function within a communal society are learned. Our goals are to help build a foundation upon which new academic skills can be learned, proper social responses can be taught, and working well with others can become a fundamental skill.
Philosophy
To help build a foundation for our children to function well in society, learn proper social etiquette and gain a proper academic base in a fun, loving and carefully crafted environment. Our play-based approach allows children to engage in many social opportunities. Our staff, trained to work in Early Childhood Education, know to observe, coach, and assist with social interactions. In addition, we look for interests in each of our children to help guide them through direct and indirect academic opportunities to ensure that they’re prepared for primary education.