Assistant Teacher

CCG Talent Management is a business solutions company. We provide business consulting and talent placement services. Our team understands the principles of connecting purpose to business and career placement. The Talent Management Division is currently seeking aAssistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher works in conjunction with Lead Teacher to ensure the delivery of high-quality early childhood care and education for children ages 12 months–5 years. The Assistant Teacher will help the Lead Teacher to carry out planning, implementing, and evaluating the center’s early care and preschool program.

• Assist a classroom with a playful, project-based approach inspired by the interest and passions of the children in the classroom. As well as ensuring required areas of the classroom (literacy, math, nature, loose parts, science, etc.) are prepared, inviting, and easily accessible to all students
• Provide guidance to children, supporting their social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development, plus healthy risk assessment and community building and ensure compliance with all state regulations, including required training and other appropriate courses that relate specifically to your position
• Practice redemptive classroom management, coaching, and discipline strategies; keep surfaces in the classroom free of clutter, and regularly disinfect surfaces daily (this includes the floor, cubbies, teacher cabinets, etc.), sweep and vacuum as necessary; record keeping of children’s attendance, activities, meals/snacks, and your work shift activities/changes
• Attend monthly staff meetings and all scheduled professional development days in their entirety
• Attend to each child’s emotional and physical needs, implementing developmentally appropriate activities (Clothing, Communication, Exercise, Food and Guidance)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively and cooperative with children, families, and co-workers
• Ability to lead with empathy and form strong relationships with children’s families and team members
• High School Diploma with 2 years in early childhood development experience
• Certificate in early childhood education and care based on Florida requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards including licensing requirements and procedures, and fire, health and OSHA regulations
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors; assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity
• Ability to speak, read, and write English must be Spanish Bilingual

Base Salary – USD $14.00/HR to $15.00/HR

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.