Early Childhood - Spanish Immersion Teacher Assistant

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.

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

• Must have great communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Must enjoy working with children ages 2-7 and have positive communication skills.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• 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.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• CPR Certification
• Child Development Coursework or Credential.
• Early Childhood Education experience in preschool or childcare setting is preferred

Benefits

Employee Preschool Discount.

Join a great community of bilingual families that offers a positive and rewarding work environment.

Part time 3-4 days a week, 12:30-4:30 pm with flexibility as needed. We are expanding in the future and looking to train an assistant teacher to become a lead teacher once we expand.

We provide assistance that supports the pursuit of College Education, for approved college courses toward earning an Early Childhood Education Degree.

We are a family owned preschool looking for a great caring teacher to join our team. We provide a positive community environment where both children, families and teachers are vital to each others success and happiness, by fostering respect and trust.