Hours: Part time 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: $17.75 with CDA or Associates Degree
Degree Required: CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood
Degree Preferred: Associates Degree in Early Childhood
Job Responsibilities: Child Focus is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals to serve as an Assistant for our Head Start Preschool Program in Milford. The Assistant Teacher will assist in implementing a research-based curriculum, engaging with children and helping them learn and grow. Other duties may include light cleaning, riding the bus as a bus monitor and setting up activities. Child Focus is a 5 STAR rated Step Up to Quality Program and provides high quality early childhood services.
Preferred candidates will:
Relate positively with young children and families
Passionate about providing quality care and learning opportunities as well as a safe environment for young children
Work cooperatively with other team members
Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and grow.
Love children and wish to work in a team-oriented environment
Meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
Knowledge and interest of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
Have previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program.
Child Focus Excellent Benefits
Competitive salaries
Generous paid time off
Extended Illness benefits
403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match
Company Car program and mileage reimbursement
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement
Paid Apprenticeships and Internships
On-site childcare with employee discount
Employee wellness benefits
Child Focus Offers:
Great Work Life Balance ! Employees are supported with flexible work schedules.
Growth and Advancement Opportunities . Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.
Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. Employees are highly engaged.
Free continuing education and clinical supervision for licensed employees . Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.
Competitive Salaries and Bonus Opportunities ! Employees receive sign on and referral bonuses and are eligible for mid-year and annual performance bonuses.
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