AFTERNOON Teacher Assistant/Floater

Summary

The Clemson Child Development Center (CCDC) is a non-profit ABC Quality Early Learning Center dedicated to the highest standards in early childhood care and education. Our focus is on the first five years of life. A vital window of opportunity in brain development.

CCDC seeks an Assistant Teacher-Floater who is a highly self-motivated individual willing to work hard as part of a team providing the highest quality care and education for children ages six weeks to five years. The position requires an active, outgoing, kind, and committed person who will participate in every aspect of early childhood development and must understand the important role an early childhood educator plays in the development of a child?s brain and overall health and well-being. The position requires a solutions-oriented perspective. This adaptable and mobile employee works closely with classroom Teachers and supports the daily operations of the Center. This person will employ a high level of professionalism and a willingness to collaborate with other staff in the CCDC School Family in meeting the standards set forth by DSS, DHEC, CACFP, and the ABC Quality rating scale.

CCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Duties

MINIMUM of 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE IN A LICENSED CHILDCARE FACILITY- (please do not apply, if you do not have this experience- your application will not be considered)

• minimum of an Associate Degree in early childhood education or related field of study.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (will provide if not yet achieved)
• Completion of 15 hours of Health and Safety Training or ECD 101 (will provide if not yet achieved)
• Register on SC Endeavors and Register on SC Endeavors Career Ladder
• Highly flexible and willing to change direction when needed
• Familiarity with children of all age groups
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must clear full background check per SC DSS requirements
• Must pass health screening per SC DSS requirements
• Must be able to see and/or hear a child in distress up to 25 feet away.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs repeatedly during the course of each day.
• Must be able to sit on the floor with children and be able to get up quickly.
• Must be able to lift babies in and out of cribs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (will provide if not yet achieved)
• Completion of 15 hours of Health and Safety Training or ECD 101 (will provide if not yet achieved)
• Register on SC Endeavors and Register on SC Endeavors Career Ladder
• Highly flexible and willing to change direction when needed
• Familiarity with children of all age groups
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must clear full background check per SC DSS requirements
• Must pass health screening per SC DSS requirements
• Must be able to see and/or hear a child in distress up to 25 feet away.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs repeatedly during the course of each day.
• Must be able to sit on the floor with children and be able to get up quickly.
• Must be able to lift babies in and out of cribs.
• Mandatory annual training for DSS and ABC (once employed)- total of 20 hours
• Mandatory training in South Carolina Program for Infant and Toddler Care (SCPITC) (once employed)

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education

Benefits

• Extensive and exclusive to this region training in Conscious Discipline, SCPITC, & Handwriting Without Tears
• Employee discount on childcare
• Paid time off earned (4 hours per 80 hours worked- available for use after 90-day orientation period)
• Paid time off for all major holidays (full-time employees only)
• Continuous education credits offered