Preschool Assistant Teacher

Preschool Assistant Teacher Location: Child Focus Learning Center Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week.
Seasonal Salary: $17.
75 with CDA or Associates Degree Degree Required: High School Diploma & CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field 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 Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance and EAP program Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match 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.
Join our Team!