Here We Grow Early Learning Center is a childcare center that is owned and operated by JoAnne Albrecht in Draper, UT. We are open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm. Our core values are Compassion, Helpful, Integrity, Laughter, and Development. We are a tight-knit team supporting families in raising their children by providing high-quality care and education for each child in an environment that is nurturing, exciting, and fun!
We are looking for flexible and enthusiastic, full or part-time Floating Teacher Assistants. This important position is vital to our success; our Floaters help us fill in all the gaps! You would have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of multiple classrooms, get to know the children in those age groups and work with many of your teammates. This position presents many opportunities for growth within our center and is perfect for high-schoolers – we happily work around school, home and extracurriculars!
Our Floating Teacher Assistant’s Key Roles and Responsibilities include:
- Support teachers in various classrooms: change diapers (18+ years only); help maintain classroom management, daily schedule, and cleanliness; assist during meal and nap times; keep developmental milestone records and other state-required paperwork, cover rooms during lunch and other times when necessary; provide a nurturing environment; interact with children, and help provide solutions to problems.
- Work with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
- Comply with all state rules and regulations.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of Here We Grow.
The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:
- Possesses a desire to make an impact in the lives of others.
- Has a professional, positive attitude, is reliable, and is on time.
- Ability to be flexible and remember individual classroom routines.
- Has a loving and nurturing demeanor with children.
- Ability to communicate effectively, and establish a positive, supportive atmosphere with management, children, parents, and staff.
- Has, or is willing to acquire a Food Handler’s permit, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
- Willing to attend monthly staff meetings.
- Willing to complete local, state, and national professional training hours.
- Completes a Utah Background Check.
- Meets the physical demands necessary, such as sitting on the floor and standing quickly, climbing or balancing, kneeling, crawling, crouching, lifting, and/or moving up to 50 lbs.
This position requires no experience - we will train you! We also provide our employees with the resources and means to further their education in early childhood. Apply today if you are a bright, motivated, and positive person who wants to be a part of a wonderful team, further your education in child care, and make a difference in the lives of children and families!
About Here We Grow Child Development Center:
Here We Grow Early Learning Center started as a small business over 20 years ago when Owner JoAnne Albrecht’s search for childcare for her own children was unsuccessful. Recognizing a wider need for quality childcare, she expanded her business and has successfully established an environment devoted to the love, growth, development, and safety of children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Here We Grow is comprised of a wonderful, inclusive team of teachers and staff, committed to the well-being and education of children, and strong parent-teacher partnerships. Visit us at herewegrowdraper.com or search for Here We Grow! Child Development Center on Facebook to learn more about us!
