Infant Assistant Teacher (Full Time)

From Cradles to Crayons, an early childcare center at First Christian Church, is currently hiring a Full-time Assistant Teacher in the infant classroom.
The hours required for the position are 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday (8am-5:30pm) with the ability to work flexible shifts.
Candidates must be caring, nurturing, enthusiastic and have a passion for working with young children in addition to meeting KDHE Licensing requirements as outlined below.
The specific details of this position will vary according to the current needs of the program.
* Ensure safety of all children * Communicate daily with other classroom teachers and the Director * Monitor children’s progress * Communicate with parents * Participate in team meetings * Support other team members * Develop caring and supportive relationships with all children and their families * Monitor classroom attendance * Follow developmentally appropriate practices to nurture all areas of a child’s growth and development * Care for environment * Consistently contribute to the team teaching philosophy by educating yourself to the individual needs and personalities of the children Required Qualifications: *Education and Experience:* High school diploma or equivalent Six months – in state licensed child care facility with written proof *and* 10 hours of KDHE approved professional development/training *or* Three semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education *and *three months experience in licensed facility *or* Child Development associate credential *Required Initial Certifications and Training: (or completed 30 days of hire)* Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified -renewed every 2 years Child Abuse and Neglect Training KDHE Initial Training in Early Childhood health and environment safety *KDHE Licensing Requirements:* Health Assessment Negative TB test Pass KBI background check Ability to complete required health and safety and child development training and 1st Aid/CPR certification Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $13.
00 per hour Benefits: * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Preferred) * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person