Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant

Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teacher 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 Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teachers 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

• 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 clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Must be able to work 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday*

*Position is for 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the understanding that you could be asked to work a full day if there is a staff absence or other circumstance requiring coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• AS Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge of the CT ELDS and DOTS
• Knowledge of NAEYC Standards

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Personal Days yearly
• Paid Snow Days
• Employee Contributed 401K