Infant, Toddler & Preschool Assistant Teachers
L.P. College, Inc.·New Bedford, Massachusetts
L.P. College, Inc.·New Bedford, Massachusetts
The role involves assisting in the welfare, health, and safety of children, as well as executing classroom and outdoor activities. Additional responsibilities include supervising mealtime and bathroom activities, attending staff meetings, and cleaning the center.
Assisting in the welfare, health, and safety of the children. Knowing the number of children in the group to which they are assigned. Assisting in executing all classroom and outdoor activities. Welcomes each child as he/she arrives or leaves. Assisting in mealtime activities. Bathroom and hand washing supervision. Attends staff meetings. Assists in cleaning center thoroughly (including cleaning bathrooms and floors) Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned. Other duties, as assigned.
Excellent communication skills with teachers, children, parents and other childcare workers. Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents. Must participate in 20 hours per year of training through workshops, courses, conferences, and all in-service training relating to early childhood education. Ensures and maintains the PQ Registry is up to date. Submit and pass background check. Obtain certification in CPR and First-Aid within 6 months of employment; must be maintained by obtaining recertification as necessary. Patient, compassionate attitude with a friendly, energetic disposition.
Market context
In Massachusetts, infant, toddler, and preschool assistant teacher roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in early childhood programs and the importance of consistent classroom support. These positions are competitive because employers look for patient communicators who can work well with children and families while keeping CPR and First-Aid certification current and completing annual training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and training plan before applying.
