Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide

Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.  S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

This position reports to Tina Mecom, the Facility Director.

Duties

·        Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.

·        Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.

·        Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.

·        Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.

·        Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.

·        Follow all center policies and state regulations.

·        Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

·        High energy.

·        Ability to work well with others.

·        Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

·        An understanding of child development.

·        Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

·        Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.

·        Must have a valid Level-One Fingerprint Clearance Card

·        Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

·        High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or currently working on receiving them.

·        Must complete 18 hours of ECE courses before or within one year of working in the facility.

·        11 hours of training in childcare management and functionality prior to or within 90 days of working within the facility.

·        Expand education with monthly professional development classes/ECE, etc.   

·        Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

·        A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

·        Must be able to lift a minimum of 35lbs.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Vacation Time

PTO

Continued Education Opportunities

Pay Increases

Unlimited Recruitment Bonuses