Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
The position of an assistant teacher is an important role in the early childhood environment as teaching is a team effort. The assistant teacher will work alongside the lead teacher to implement a variety of daily activities which include observing, supervising and educating children, organizational duties, and optimizing the learning and play environment while also meeting the child care health and safety standards.
Job Responsibilities for the Classroom:
- Assist the lead teacher with curriculum development (lesson plan) that is age appropriate for the children in the classroom
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing activities on the lesson plan and following the daily schedule
- Assist the lead teacher in observing and assessing children’s behavior and progress
- Assist and engage with the children throughout the day
- Follow and implement health, safety and sanitation procedures throughout the day
- Maintain regulatory compliance
Job Responsibilities to maintain employment:
- Complete 15 hours of professional development annually and implement what you have learned back into the classroom
- Update TB skin test every two years
- Complete a professional development plan with the director annually
- Complete a staff evaluation with the director annually
- Complete CPR/First Aid certification every two years (if required by director)
- Complete the 1.5 hour Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Training in the first year of hire
- Complete 6 hours of Orientation in the first 90 days of hire
- Follow and implement all center policies and procedures on a daily basis
Qualifications required for employment:
- Proof of high school diploma/GED/Commonwealth Child Care Credential (CCCC)
- Complete the National Background Check Program for Kentucky and any out of state background checks
- Provide a TB skin test or health professional statement
Compensation: $10.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kentucky Addiction Treatment Centers
Horizon Health is a locally-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates two Kentucky addiction treatment centers in London, KY and Williamsburg, KY. We are dedicated to transforming lives and restoring long-term health to individuals, families and communities in Southeastern Kentucky through community engagement and comprehensive outpatient care.
Join The Horizon Health Team!
Horizon Health offers a variety of positions at their London and Williamsburg facilities. Come work with us and become a part of the Horizon Health team as we continue Breaking Barriers, Revolutionizing Treatment, and Transforming Lives!
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Employer Paid Employee Insurance
Family Insurance Coverage Available
Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Bi-Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
Team Work Culture
NHSC STAR Program member, which provides Student Loan relief to eligible employees
