Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Center (Part-time or Full-time)

Company: LifeWise STL
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

*About LifeWise StL: *
LifeWise StL is a social services agency on the near south side of St. Louis City. We were founded in 1902 as a settlement house. Our mission is to help individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high-impact, relationship-based programming and by addressing systemic barriers to their success.

*Position Description: *
Provide care for children (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) while acting as a member of the teaching team.

*Responsibilities: *
* Interact with children in a warm, positive and nurturing manner.
* Assist Lead and Assistant Teachers in lesson planning, maintaining daily observations and daily communication with parents.
* Follow opening and closing procedures, sharing the responsibilities for cleanliness and neatness of the classroom.
* Carry out and assist with daily classroom procedures such as, medication distribution, diet plans, hand washing, bathroom/diapering, cleaning/sanitizing, etc.
* Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
* Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by attending and actively participating in all service trainings (min. of 12 hours per year required), conferences and staff meetings.
* Scheduled hours may fluctuate, so flexibility is essential.
* Follow all policies at LifeWise StL as stated in the Personnel Policy and Child Care Handbook.
* LifeWise StL staff partner with individual and group volunteers, who provide over 25,000 service hours to the organization annually. As such, the successful employee will work collaboratively with organizational leadership, co-workers, volunteers and colleagues from within and outside the organization to deliver and support holistic, client-focused programming.

*_Part-time and full-time positions are available._*

*Qualifications: *
* CDA, AA, BA or advanced degree in any field or enrolled in a CDA, AA or BA program to be completed within 2 years.
* At least 3 credit hours in early childhood education or a related field.
* Experience in working with children in a group setting.
* Ability to maintain a positive and professional relationship with children and adults
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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