Teacher Aide
Circle of Friends Child Development Center
Location
Fairfield, California
Salary
$33,840 - $38,070 / YEAR
Quick overview
The teacher aide is responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children, including assisting with eating, hygiene, and classroom maintenance. They must ensure the environment remains safe, clean, and compliant with licensing regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates should possess a positive attitude, a desire to make a difference, and the ability to perform physically active tasks like lifting and playing with children. While classroom experience and CPR certification are preferred, the employer is willing to train motivated individuals.
Job description
Description Circle of Friends is a privately owned child care center seeking to hire early childhood professionals.
Our Core Values Friendly and Fun Environment Respectful and Responsive Environment Integrity is at the core and woven into every aspect of our program Environments are welcoming, beautiful, and engaging Nurturing environment where children develop a sense of trust and security Dedicated to providing high-quality care and education Service - Every child and family deserves excellence
Benefits
Full-Time Employees 401(k) matching Dental/Vision insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Paid Holidays Birthday Off Self Care Days We have a tight-knit team of early childhood professionals, and we want to hire YOU to join our team if you are inspired by Excellence! We are seeking Preschool and Toddler Educators for Monday through Friday, full-time and part-time.
We hire for ATTITUDE, not necessarily aptitude. We will train you to excel in a childcare environment if you have the passion to do so! So even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above, still consider applying if you’re a bright, motivated, loving, positive person who wants to be a part of a winning team and make a difference in the lives of children and families.
EOE
Requirements
- The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:
- THE DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others
- Willing to enroll in ECE/CD units
- Experience with Quality Care is a plus!
- A professional, positive attitude
- Classroom duties include but aren't limited to: helping children with eating, diapering/toileting, cleaning, keeping a clean and safe room, keeping a Quality Care compliant classroom, keeping appropriate logs, and making sure everything is in compliance with Circle of Friends as well as with Community Care License.
- Able to stand for long periods, frequently walking, sitting on the floor, and playing with children, being able to lift up to a 40 lb. child in an emergency situation. You must be able to get up off the floor and stand up quickly. This is a physically ACTIVE role.
- A loving demeanor with children!
- Classroom experience and CPR certification, preferred
- All candidates must pass the national criminal background check.
- Fluency and clear communication in English. Must be able to communicate with other staff and parents clearly in both verbal and written form.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Birthday off
- Professional development assistance
- Self care days
