Job Description

Job Number:

34781

Location:

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Street Address:

417 W 3rd Ave

City, State:

Albany, Georgia

Zip Code:

31701

Department:

PPMH FAMILY TREE

Shift:

First Shift

Job Type:

Full time

Posted Date:

2026-08-07

Job Description Summary:

The Child Care Assistant assists the classroom teachers in all aspects of the program helping create a total learning environment for the individual needs of each child. The assistant is also responsible for classroom, center and equipment cleanliness in order to meet nurturing and physical care responsibilities of the children.

Description:

Join Our Team at Phoebe as an Assistant Teacher – Toddler Classroom!

At Phoebe, we’re more than an organization—we’re a community committed to compassion, excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Our mission is to support the growth, safety, and development of the children we serve. If you’re passionate about early childhood education, nurturing young learners, and creating a safe and engaging environment, we’d love for you to be part of our team.

As an Assistant Teacher – Toddler Classroom, you will

• Assist classroom teachers in all aspects of daily operations to help create a total learning environment that supports each child’s individual needs.
• Support the implementation of curriculum, activities, and daily routines.
• Use appropriate teaching techniques and guide children in the proper care and use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families, understanding each child’s background and developmental needs.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom and assist with general housekeeping tasks.
• Promote a positive environment where children, families, and staff feel supported, respected, and valued.
• Maintain open, warm, and professional communication with staff and families.
• Understand and follow all health, safety, and emergency policies.
• Support children in personal hygiene and group health practices.
• Report any suspected child abuse to the supervisor immediately.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Technical College Certificate (TCC) in a related field, preferably Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) (Required)

OR

• A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or valid Paraprofessional Certificate with 2 additional years of experience (Required)

Work Experience:

• 2+ years assisting or teaching a group of young children in a childcare setting (Required)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• CPR certification obtained within 1 year of hire
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check (Cogent)

Preferred:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Essential Functions:

Provides Assistance in Day‑to‑Day Operations:

• Provides direct assistance to teachers and staff as needed.
• Supports the teaching staff, center philosophy, program and the curriculum, assisting with all child care and educational activities.
• Uses appropriate teaching techniques at all times.
• Gives children guidance for the proper care and use of supplies, learning materials, and equipment.
• Understands and knows child's family.
• Helps with general housekeeping tasks.

Promotes a Positive Environment:

• Promotes a positive environment for children, families and staff.
• Treats all children, families and staff members with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences.
• Maintain appropriate communication with staff, children and families at all times.
• Maintain an open, warm and very professional relationship with all families.

Understands Health and Emergency Policies:

• Knows all health and emergency policies and is prepared to implement them when needed.

Exhibits Knowledge in Early Care & Learning:

• Demonstrates an understanding of early childhood theories, development, and best practices.
• Uses safe and appropriate activities for toddlers.
• Understands policies, regulations, and procedures required to ensure children’s safety and supervision.

Ensures a Safe and Clean Environment:

• Ensures safety and security of students while providing a clean environment.
• Ensures safety of all children in assistant's care.
• Maintains a clean child center environment both inside the center and outside.
• Encourages and instructs children in personal hygiene and group health practices.
• Report any suspect child abuse to supervisor.

Additional Duties:

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.