Preschool Assistant Teacher
elevatedAtlanta, GA
About the role
Infant & Toddler Teachers Needed
We Ellyn Early Learning Center is looking for a creative, energetic, nurturing, dedicated, patient, dependable, and professional teacher who loves working with infants or toddlers.
The ideal candidate will have:
2–3 years of experience working with babies’ ages 12 weeks to 12 months, 12–18 months, or 18–24 months. Candidates must enjoy working with children, possess an ability to be both patient and energetic, and display effective communication skills.
Our curriculum is play‑based and will include daily simulation and age‑appropriate activities and lessons, baby sign language, infant yoga, music, art, science, motion, and story time. We will also introduce Judaism.
Teachers in Our Infant and Toddler Program
Hold, rock, sing to, smile at, and explore the world with infants
Conduct tummy time or activities to strengthen large gross motor/muscle development
Lead individual and small group experiences
Spend time outside to connect with nature
Provide a feeling of security
Stimulate language development
Encourage intellectual development
Provide parents with daily reports
Requirements: CDA; advanced degrees preferred
Early childhood education experience, preferably with infants
Speak, read, and write English fluently
CPR and 1stAid certifications (or willingness to obtain these)
Must be able to adapt to continuously changing, fast‑paced environment, and make the children's needs your primary focus
Must be able to kneel, stoop, squat, and stand for a majority of the day
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Must pass state background check
Advantages of being part of the WELC team
The opportunity to make a difference
A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff
A 3:1 student/teacher ratio in the infant room; a 5:1 student/teacher ratio in the toddler rooms
Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs
Opportunities for continual learning and development for staff
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Atlanta, GA
Occupation
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Industry
Child Care Services
Posted
2 days ago
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