Childcare Assistant Teacher

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Position at Oak Forest Academy. Age group:
Toddler / Pre‑Kindergarten. Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour based on experience and education. Shift: Full‑time, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Operating hours in a smoke‑free environment.

• Provide a nurturing, patient, and loving environment to all children.
• Possess deep love for children and a strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in a way that is consistent with each child's unique needs.
• Evaluate and analyze the development and progress of each child and effectively communicate those results.
• Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community contacts.
• Implement a positive, restorative approach to discipline focused on understanding and meeting children's needs and developing emotional intelligence.
• Maintain DFPS guidelines for Minimum Standards at all times.

• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi‑task, and manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interact with students of all ages and skill levels.
• Committed to building a positive team culture.
• Pass required state and company background checks, including FBI fingerprinting.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• At least 18 years of age with 1+ year of early childhood experience working in a professional setting preferred.
• Bachelor's in early childhood or relevant field preferred.
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and passionate about indoor and outdoor work. Ability to assume low‑level postures to enable close visual and auditory contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Proficient technological skills, including the ability to use a desktop computer, associated software, and an electronic tablet.

• Paid sick and vacation days
• All paid holidays, including 3 days at Thanksgiving and one week at Christmas
• Paid staff development days and training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Low student/teacher ratios
• Great team environment with like‑minded individuals
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Oak Forest Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Education and Training
Industry: Education Administration Programs