Toddler Assistant Teacher

Do you have a heart for children and seniors? Have you wanted to make a difference in your community? Join the JRC team and help us continue enriching lives through educating children and engaging seniors for another 50 years and more.

Early childhood professionals at JRC Learning Centers bring encouragement, warmth, patience and understanding to their classrooms. They inspire learning that promotes a child’s social, physical, verbal and cognitive development which prepares children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

JRC Learning Center, is currently hiring a Toddler Assistant Teacher.

Job Summary

• Works cooperatively with the lead teacher in teaching and implementing activities and plans.
• Implement activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group.
• Work with the Lead Teacher to plan, discuss and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum, incorporating the Ohio Department of Education Standards.

BENEFITS

Full Time Employees are offered the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• $25,000.00 Term Life Insurance at no cost to you
• Voluntary Retirement Plan
• 50% Discount on JRC services
• Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in an early education center
• A love for children and strong desire to teach and make a difference
• Understanding of child development skills
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple situations effectively
• Organized with attention to detail

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of an Infant/Toddler (Child Development Associate credential) or an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

The following certifications are required: First-Aid, Communicable Disease, CPR (infant/child/adult) and Child Abuse Certifications within 90 days

Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary commensurate with position, experience, education, and professional development

JRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USDA is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer.

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Canton, OH 44708 (Required)

Work Location: In person