Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Summary
Big Oak is an example in Madison and beyond for high quality, community-based, and progressive early childhood education. Big Oak is Youngstar rated 5 out of 5 stars, state licensed and city accredited.
We are seeking loving and professional people to join our talented team. We have multiple positions available.
Philosophy Statement and Values: Big Oak recognizes the importance of play in the learning process for young children. Play is the basis for learning in our programs. Big Oak works to empower children, promote individuality, and develop strong partnerships with families while creating an environment that helps young children attain physical, cognitive, social, and emotional achievements, preparing them for the next step in life.
Each child brings to Big Oak a history of life experience and cultural heritage. Partnerships between families and the Center are essential to the growth and development of the individual child. We strive to create and promote these strong partnerships with families and create a sense of community that is thoughtful, warm and compassionate.
Duties

• Acknowledge, respect, and meet children and family's individual needs
• Model and promote the mission, vision, and philosophy and values
• Engage children at eye-level, play, and work one-on-one with children
• Supervise the health and safety of the children
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers, lead teacher and program director
• Utilize developmentally appropriate classroom expectations and behavior modification strategies
• Be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Maintain constant supervision of the children in care
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a daily basis
• Facilitate conflict resolution on a developmentally appropriate level

Requirements

• A certificate from The Registry indicating that the person is qualified to work as an Assistant Teacher

Benefits
Big Oak Child Care Center offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including health, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and discounted childcare.
Big Oak is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Other types of insurance
• Hourly wage commensurate with training and experience
• Child Care benefits
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Commuting/travel assistance

Sign-on Bonus will be paid out on the first paycheck after 90 days of employment. Bonus must be repaid on a pro-rated basis if employee quits before working for 12 months.