Teacher Assistant/Floater

Summary

Clemson Child Development Center is in search of Part-Time and Full-Time Teacher Assistants/Floaters to move between classroom situations as needed. Perfect entry level position for anyone interested in childcare or enrolled in early childhood education classes at a higher learning institution. This teacher assistant will aid classroom teachers in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social/emotional, physical, creative and cognitive development. The Teacher Assistant Floater will move between different classrooms based on the daily needs of the center, including substitute needs for additional hours.

Who We Are:

Clemson Child Development Center was founded over 50 years ago as a non-profit childcare facility with the mission to serve all children in the Clemson area with affordable, high-quality childcare and a preschool education in a diverse learning environment. The tradition of excellence continues with an A+ ABC Quality Rating and the First Steps 4-K Program taught at CCDC.  Our teachers foster learning and development through creative, cognitive, social and physical activities appropriate for each age group. We are a full-service childcare center providing care and meals for children six weeks through five years old. 

CCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Duties

Responsibilities:

·        Follow all CCDC Employee policies and procedures; request Program Manager clarification as needed

·        Follow and support all CCDC Parent policies and procedures; request Program Manager support when necessary

·        Substitute in classrooms and provide breaks for teachers when necessary if/when assigned by Supervisor/Program Manager/Executive Director

·        Assist in completing/maintaining student attendance and meal records, student/teacher ABC ratios, and DSS tracking sheets

·        Effectively utilize PLAYGROUND via iPad to communicate with parents by sharing daily activities, photos, and progress updates

·        Effectively utilize CCDC Outlook email and PLAYGROUND to communicate with CCDC administration and other members of CCDC Staff/School Family

·        Maintain an active/mobile role in all locations and settings; always remain present and engaged

• Follow classroom schedule, expectations, and lesson plans, implementing age-appropriate curriculum as assigned (The Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers/Preschool, Conscious Discipline, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears)
• Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues to foster positive contributions to the CCDC School Family to promote a healthy system

·        Actively participate in meal service (family style meals when possible); guide student behavior in cafeteria or classroom and during clean-up from meals or snacks

·        Actively supervise Outdoor Learning Spaces activity, monitor for safety, and assist children with social interactions using Conscious Discipline principles

·        Assist fellow staff to process laundry—wash/dry/fold as needed

·        Ensure your classroom has ample supplies for daily operations

·        Maintain cleanliness of classroom, screened-in porch, and outdoor learning spaces while guiding children to take care of equipment, toys, and learning materials

·        Follow opening procedures and/or closing procedures as required

·        Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings and required training or teacher workdays

• Attend all CCDC mandatory trainings for Conscious Discipline (CD), Creative Curriculum, SCPITC, and Handwriting Without Tears (HWOT) as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in early childhood education or related field of study.
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (will provide if not yet achieved)
• Completion of 15 hours of Health and Safety Training or ECD 101 (will provide if not yet achieved)
• Register on SC Endeavors and Register on SC Endeavors Career Ladder
• Highly flexible and willing to change direction when needed
• Familiarity with children of all age groups
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must clear full background check per SC DSS requirements
• Must pass health screening per SC DSS requirements
• Must be able to see and/or hear a child in distress up to 25 feet away.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs repeatedly during the course of each day.
• Must be able to sit on the floor with children and be able to get up quickly.
• Must be able to lift babies in and out of cribs.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Experience working with young children in a preschool setting.

Previous training and experience implementing Conscious Discipline

Benefits

• Training in Conscious Discipline, SCPITC, & Handwriting Without Tears
• Paid Holidays (13 in 2025-2026)
• Accrued Paid Time-Off
• Attendance Bonus Structure
• $25K Group Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Volunteer Life Insurance
• Employee Child Care Discount
• Free Professional Development
• Kick Start Your Career!