Assistant Toddler Teacher Child Care

The Breakie Bunch

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Waterford Township, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and loving environment for toddlers. Responsibilities include entertaining children, communicating with parents, and performing daily care tasks such as diaper changes.

Qualifications

You have a passion for working with young children and creating a positive, nurturing environment. You are expected to assist the lead teacher with daily tasks, communicate effectively with parents and staff, and maintain a clean and safe classroom. Adaptability, high energy, and a customer service-oriented attitude are key to success in this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPR and first aid training

T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship

Job Description

To be a teacher at The Breakie Bunch you have to be AWESOME. A typical day will involve laughter, hugs from children (Yes, maybe with some boogers for your shoulder), teaching, exploring, building relationships, reading books, singing songs, dancing and lots of smiles. We do not enjoy working with "debbie downers", attending pity parties, or listening to excuses. We do however love to lift each other up when we are having a tough day, remind each other of the brightside when it seems dark and support each other when we need help solving a problem.

As the assistant teacher in a classroom you will be expected to assist the lead teacher with any work related tasks. Keeping children safe and learning, build relationships with parents, maintaining a clean, loving, friendly environment and being awesome are a few requirements to be on this team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Keeping children entertained and safe
  • Knowing how to laugh and have fun
  • Communicating with parents
  • Changing diapers with a smile
  • Filling out a variety of forms on a daily basis
  • Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom and building
  • Being kind
  • Communicating with lead teachers and other staff
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Having high energy
  • Being adaptable to each classroom
  • Smiling often
  • Putting customer service as a top priority
  • Knowing licensing rules and following them
  • Being happy to come to The Breakie Bunch everyday

As an employee of The Breakie Bunch you will enjoy:


  • Health Insurance (Full-time team members)
  • Paid continuing education
  • Supportive, encouraging work environment
  • Paid CPR and first aid training
  • Optional IRA contribution plan
  • Eligibility for T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship (90% of your tuition paid for)
  • Paid holiday and vacation time (full-time team members)
  • Discounted childcare
  • Secluded break room
  • Weekly paid planning time (for lead teachers)
  • Direct deposit
  • No night or weekend hours (other than a monthly staff meeting and ongoing training done when you schedule it)

The Breakie Bunch

Here at The Breakie Bunch Learning Center, our childcare programs are rooted in play, and our teachers and staff make sure to emphasize an appropriate balance of both child-directed and teacher-directed activities each day. We’re proud to say that our childcare curriculum focuses on the following vital child developmental skills: Social-Emotional Physical Language Cognitive Literacy Mathematics Science and Technology Social Studies The Arts English Language Acquisition At the Breakie Bunch Learning Center, it is our goal to support your children as they achieve appropriate goals based on their age and development. Beginning in our toddler class, children will participate in both large and small group activities as part of their daily routine. The entire Breakie Bunch staff is committed to providing your children with a curriculum that is purposeful, goal-oriented, and fun—no matter what the age group.
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