Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Aide (Full and Part-Time)

Summary

Teacher Assistants will help to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assist 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.

Morning teacher aids will greet students in the early morning hours to ensure children are safe, actively exploring in learning centers, have breakfast snack and support the lead teachers as they arrive to start the academic day.

Afternoon teacher aids will prepare students for dismissal; ensure children are safe, actively exploring in learning centers, greet parents during pick and sanitize resources and ensure classroom is ready for opening the next morning.

The Goddard School has COVID protocols in place to keep teachers and students safe. No one is allowed in the center except teachers and students. Each class has an air purifier to clean the air throughout the day as well as a Halo Machine to sanitize the school anytime a child show symptoms of illness.

Duties

• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents during pick up and or drop off..
• 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

• Minimum of 1 year 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.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Certificate (CDA)

Benefits