Building Assistant Teachers

Do you have a passion for Growing Hearts and Minds of children and families? Do you want to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn? Do you want to be a leader, coach and mentor in early childhood? If you said Yes, then we want to talk to you about being a part of our growing organization as we continue to make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout Franklin County.
A *Building Assistant Teacher *assists classroom staff with maintaining a high-quality early childhood classroom environment with attention to health and safety prevention measures; curriculum and assessment strategies focused on school readiness; and strength-based family engagement that promotes parents as the child’s first teacher.
Work collaboratively with classroom staff to develop and implement daily plans for children’s school readiness that involves culturally responsive, integrated service delivery of child development, disabilities, and mental health that supports learning environments.
*Essential Job Responsibilities: Performance Indicators* * The learning environment and school readiness * Family engagement * Community networking * Communicaiton and professional development *Minimum qualifications for this position are:* * High School Diploma * Preschool CDA (Childhood Development Associate) Credential * 1 year experience working with preschool age children *WHY JOIN FIRST START PARTNERSHIPS?* * Uplifting mission-driven work culture * Growth and professional development opportunities * Great benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability, retirement benefits, Personal Time Off (PTO) and up to 19 paid holidays per year.
* Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families within your own community! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $12.
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32 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Grade levels: * Pre-Kindergarten Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Preschool CDA (Child Development Associate Certification) (Preferred) Work Location: In person